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    The Adventures of Blink S4e8: Blink vs. The Gilded Rose: The Refactor Gambit
    Hey friends! Last week's test suite work has set us up to start fixing code this week. Since we have safe guardrails in place, we can confidently rewrite The Gilded Rose's code and not worry that we're breaking everything. Come see what cleaner code looks like!  ( 6 min )
    Coding is 10% Writing Code and 90% Error Handling What You Just Forgot.
    They don’t tell you this in bootcamp, but coding is basically emotional damage with syntax. 😅 One minute you’re like: “I’m a genius — I just solved a bug!” And the next minute you’re like: “Why is this semicolon ruining my entire life?” Let’s be real — we’ve all been there. Coding isn’t just about logic, it’s about emotional resilience. You’re not just building software — you’re building character. 😂 Here’s the truth nobody says out loud: Even the best developers Google the same question five times a day. We all copy-paste from Stack Overflow like it’s a sacred ritual. We all say “just one last test” 47 times before pushing to production. But here’s the beauty in it — Coding teaches you how to keep trying even when nothing works. It teaches you patience, problem-solving, and humility. And sometimes… it teaches you new swear words. 💀 So if you’re feeling stuck or frustrated, remember — every great developer once broke down over a missing bracket. The difference between junior and senior isn’t how much they know — it’s how calmly they panic. 😎 💬 What’s your funniest “coding meltdown” moment? Drop it below — let’s laugh (and cry) together. 👇  ( 6 min )
    SearcherO - Find Your Dream Job
    I made an app that might help you find a job, maybe. SearcherO Web App it costs $0.10 per request with a $1 free credit. you start with an anonymous login but you can login with google or github to connect to all devices. I hope it helps you but its not a guarantee.  ( 6 min )
    Building Enterprise-Level Monitoring: From Prometheus to Grafana Dashboards
    Once your web application hits production, the most critical question becomes: how is it performing right now? Logs tell you what happened, but you want to spot problems before users start complaining. In this article, I'll share how I built a complete monitoring system for Peakline — a FastAPI application for Strava data analysis that processes thousands of requests daily from athletes worldwide. What's Inside: Metrics architecture (HTTP, API, business metrics) Prometheus + Grafana setup from scratch 50+ production-ready metrics Advanced PromQL queries Reactive dashboards Best practices and pitfalls Modern monitoring isn't just "set up Grafana and look at graphs." It's a well-thought-out architecture with several layers: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ FastAPI Appl…  ( 16 min )
    Next Greater Element (Right) using Stack
    Welcome back to Day 3 of our DSA Problem Series, where we explore one problem each day, understand its logic, and break it down into clean Java code. Today’s challenge is a classic stack-based problem — Problem Statement Given an array of integers, for every element, find the next greater element that appears to its right. Example: Input: [ 4, 5, 2, 10, 8 ] Output: [ 5, 10, 10, -1, -1 ] Explanation: For 4, next greater is 5 For 5, next greater is 10 For 2, next greater is 10 For 10, no greater element → -1 For 8, no greater element → -1 Brute Force Thought A straightforward approach would be: For each element, look to its right until you find a greater number. We can do better with a stack. Optimized Stack-Based Solution (O(n)) public static int[] nextGreator(int[] arr) { Stac…  ( 7 min )
    Missing files in your Packer built image? You might be skipping graceful shutdowns
    Are your files and folders missing after you run the newly created image? This is a common issue when building images with Packer. It is a widely used tool for creating machine images in a repeatable and automated way. When using the QEMU builder to generate local or CI-friendly images, it's common to upload files with the file provisioner and configure systems using shell provisioner. One often overlooked but critical part of this workflow is how the virtual machine shuts down after provisioning. Without a proper shutdown, the resulting image can be unstable, incomplete, or even unbootable. graceful shutdowns matter. After provisioning completes, Packer snapshots the virtual disk to produce the final image. If the guest operating system is not properly shut down before this snapshot, yo…  ( 7 min )
    Implementing Intersite Connectivity in Azure: Seamless Communication Across Virtual Networks
    Introduction In cloud environments, organizations often segment their IT infrastructure into multiple virtual networks (VNets) for better security, performance, and management. For instance, a company may separate core IT services such as DNS and security from departmental workloads like manufacturing or R&D. However, in many cases, applications and services across these networks still need to communicate securely for example, when a manufacturing app needs to access a shared DNS or authentication service hosted in the core network. This is where Azure Intersite Connectivity comes in. By implementing Virtual Network Peering, you can connect multiple VNets in Azure, allowing traffic to flow privately through Microsoft’s backbone network without requiring VPNs or gateways. In this hands-on…  ( 8 min )
    LitmusChaos Community Highlights - September 2025 Recap
    September was an exciting month for the LitmusChaos community! From insightful discussions in our calls to strong GitHub activity and growing engagement on social platforms, the community continued to thrive as we geared up for Litmus 4.0 and Hacktoberfest. Here’s a look at what happened in September. The community remained active on GitHub throughout September: Stars gained: 35 ⭐ Issues: 9 total (6 open, 3 closed) Pull Requests: 7 total (4 open, 3 merged) The activity shows steady engagement from contributors and continued momentum in maintaining and improving LitmusChaos. Here is the graph showing our installation chart for September: Mid-month spike: Around 1.2K installations End-of-month jump: Roughly 3.6K installations on Sep 30 Average daily installations: ~300–350 This surge indic…  ( 7 min )
    The Hidden Hands
    Every click, swipe, and voice command that feeds into artificial intelligence systems passes through human hands first. Behind the polished interfaces of ChatGPT, autonomous vehicles, and facial recognition systems lies an invisible workforce of millions—data annotation workers scattered across the Global South who label, categorise, and clean the raw information that makes machine learning possible. These digital labourers, earning as little as $1 per hour, work in conditions that would make Victorian factory owners blush. These workers make 'responsible AI' possible, yet their exploitation makes a mockery of the very ethics the industry proclaims. How can systems built on human suffering ever truly serve humanity's best interests? The modern AI revolution rests on a foundation that few i…  ( 27 min )
    Full-Stack Mobile Development with Flutter & Serverpod #1 - What is Serverpod? Why go Full-Stack?
    Hey, Flutter fam! Samuel here from Tech With Sam - your go-to for turning mobile dev headaches into high-fives. If you're like 70% of us in the community right now, you're knee-deep in building killer UIs with Flutter, but that backend? It's a nightmare. Switching to JavaScript for Node, wrestling Firebase quotas, or debugging deployment 502s at 2 AM? Yeah, I've been there. Top question on Stack Overflow this year: 'How do I build a backend without leaving Dart?' Enter Serverpod - the open-source powerhouse that's making full-stack Dart the 2025 must-have. In this new series, we're building a real-world fintech to-do app from scratch: secure tasks, real-time updates, and cloud-ready deploys. No more half-solutions! By the end of Part 1, you'll get why Serverpod crushes the competition …  ( 8 min )
    Micronaut 4 application on AWS Lambda- Part 6 REST API application
    Introduction In the part 1 we introduced our sample application. We basically used AWS Lambda Functions like GetProductByIdHandler where we extended io.micronaut.function.aws.MicronautRequestHandler and injected DynamoProductDao and other services by using Jakarta EE jakarta.inject.Inject annotation. While this is a valid approach, sometimes you have existing Micronaut REST application which runs on containers or servers, and you'd like to port it to Serverless with as little effort as possible. As we use here DynamoDB we're locked-in, so it's more about making our application portable between AWS services like EC2, ECS (also with Fargate), EKS (also with Fargate) and Lambda. Of course, you can replace DynamoDB repository layer with RDS, Aurora, Aurora Serverless or newly released Aurora…  ( 12 min )
    What if your bookshelf could reveal how your ideas connect? I built BookGraph to turn my reading list into a living map of knowledge — and it changed how I think about books forever.
    I built BookGraph to map the hidden connections between my books Noëlie ・ Oct 23 #productivity #reading #knowledgegraph #sideprojects  ( 6 min )
    How I developed my very own Portfolio Website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
    Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the extensive use of frameworks and advanced technologies to build a simple portfolio website? Same here, which is why I chose to keep things simple by developing it using only HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Here is how I did it: After finishing my resume, I felt something was missing: it was a place to showcase my skills, certifications, projects, and contact details in a way that was interactive and easy to explore. I only used HTML tags to display various sections and their information to mirror the resume document on the webpage. Then I started with using basic CSS code to change the font color and size so that the content becomes more readable. Tip: Replicating your resume into a simple webpage is a good step for beginners because it makes them familiar …  ( 14 min )
    CinemaSins: Everything Wrong With M3GAN 2.0 In 25 Minutes Or Less
    TL;DR CinemaSins returns with its signature “Everything Wrong With” roast of M3GAN 2.0, calling the sequel a snoozefest despite its high-tech premise. Expect the usual nitpicks, quibbles and tongue-in-cheek humor as they punt on jump scares, character choices and plot logic. They also hype up their own channels and community: visit cinemasins.com or their Linktree for more videos, fill out a fan poll, back the team on Patreon, and follow the writers and CinemaSins across Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Discord and Reddit. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Peter Finch Golf: I challenged a HEAD PRO at HIS OWN course... (Ep. 1 – Heswall GC)
    TL;DR I put a cool £1,000 on the line to take on Heswall Golf Club’s head pro in an epic showdown—huge shout-out to Titleist for not only backing this series but also investing in club pros and the junior section at Heswall. Big thanks to Tom, the Heswall GC crew and everyone who turned up to make it such a great day. For gear and discounts, peep my Linktree! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Jeff Su: Steal the Productivity System I Taught to 6,642 Googlers
    Steal the Productivity System Jeff Su Taught to 6,642 Googlers Jeff Su spent nine years teaching over 6,600 Google employees a simple, tool-agnostic routine called the CORE workflow: Capture every incoming piece of info immediately Organize it with minimal friction Review it during scheduled sessions Engage by blocking time to actually execute He swears you can make this automatic in just two weeks—no more mental clutter or willpower juggling. Want the full breakdown, timestamps, and extra templates? Dive into his blogpost, newsletter, and Notion command center for all the goodies! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Winston-Salem vs Greensboro
    Winston-Salem vs Greensboro 2025: Which Triad City Actually Has a Future? Winston-Salem and Greensboro sit twenty miles apart competing for Triad leadership. Both cities face challenges, but one has brighter future prospects than the other. Here's the honest head-to-head comparison of which Triad city is positioned better for success—and which is heading toward continued decline. Economic Outlook: Greensboro Wins: Greensboro's diversified economy outperforms Winston-Salem's tobacco and textile legacy. Greensboro has manufacturing, distribution, education, and service sectors providing economic resilience. Winston-Salem's healthcare-dependent economy is less diverse and offers fewer growth opportunities. Greensboro attracts more business investment and shows more economic vitality. Econom…  ( 8 min )
    SafeLine Fights Back Against the Hordes of AI Scrapers
    Using intelligent traffic verification to stop automated crawlers and LLM data harvesters SafeLine is a modern Web Application Firewall (WAF) that has become one of the most practical tools in the fight against uncontrolled data scraping by AI companies. Unlike traditional CAPTCHA systems or access limits that rely on trust, SafeLine makes large-scale automated crawling technically and economically unfeasible — while keeping the browsing experience seamless for human visitors. The internet has always been an open corpus of human knowledge, but in the last two years, the explosion of Large Language Models (LLMs) has turned the web into a battlefield for training data. AI developers are running fleets of crawlers that consume websites’ content — blogs, forums, documentation — feeding their …  ( 9 min )
    How to Implement Dynamic Island for iOS — and Live Notifications + Now Bar on Android
    (Native iOS → Cross-platform (Flutter) → Android / Samsung Now Short Summary Native iOS: Use ActivityKit / Live Activities to support Dynamic Island. Apple Developer Cross-platform (Flutter): Use the live_activities package to bridge native Live Activities on iOS and RemoteViews on Android. Android (Samsung One UI / Now Bar): Add Samsung-specific notification extras and request Samsung whitelisting — One UI honors these only for approved apps. Native iOS — Dynamic Island & Live Activities What is Dynamic Island? Dynamic Island is Apple’s pill-shaped, interactive area around the iPhone’s front cutout. It surfaces Live Activities — real-time content such as media playback, timers, rides, and small interactions. Live Activities let your app push ongoing, updatable content to the Lock Screen a…  ( 8 min )
    CinemaSins: Everything Wrong With Every Saw Movie EVER (That We've Sinned So Far)
    Everything Wrong With Every Saw Movie EVER (That We’ve Sinned So Far) dives into all the gruesome missteps of the Saw franchise, dishing out every CinemaSins “sin” while pointing you to their website, socials, a fan poll, and their Patreon for more devilish fun. Behind the mayhem is a crack team—Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian, and Daniel—plus perks like Jeremy’s book and community hangouts on Discord and Reddit. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    CinemaSins: Everything Wrong With Frankenweenie In 14 Minutes Or Less
    Cinema Sins serves up a rapid-fire, 14-minute takedown of Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie—lovingly poking holes in the re-released pup-powered classic even though they’re big fans at heart. Expect their trademark “sins” and snarky commentary as they gleefully rack up nitpicks on lightning speed. Beyond the video, Cinema Sins invites you to dive in deeper: check out their main site for more content, weigh in on their poll, join the Discord and Reddit communities, follow the writers on social, and consider backing the team on Patreon for extra behind-the-scenes goodness. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Unlocking AI: The Simplicity Revolution in Reinforcement Learning
    Unlocking AI: The Simplicity Revolution in Reinforcement Learning Tired of reinforcement learning (RL) models that feel like black boxes? Do you dream of AI that not only performs well but also explains why it made a particular decision? Current RL approaches often involve complex neural networks, making it tough to understand their logic and adapt them to new situations. Imagine you want to teach an AI to navigate a complex maze. Traditionally, this meant training a neural network for countless iterations, with little insight into the strategy it was developing. A new approach uses decision trees directly as policies. This leads to interpretable rules, like "if the corridor is clear, move forward, else check for an opening to the left". Optimizing these tree-based policies efficiently, …  ( 7 min )
    Day 12: Rediscovering the Longest Word Without `len()`
    Welcome to Day 12 of the #80DaysOfChallenges journey! After chasing the longest word in a sentence on Day 8, today's challenge, finding the longest word without using len(), took things to a new level. This beginner-friendly task pushed me to rethink a familiar problem, diving deeper into manual counting, loops, and logic. It's like solving the same puzzle but with a twist that forces you to understand the gears behind Python's built-in tools. The goal was to find the longest word in a user-provided sentence, but with a catch: we can't use Python's len() function to count characters. Instead, we manually count each word's characters using loops, returning both the longest word and its length as a tuple. This challenge was a fantastic exercise in manual iteration, string manipulation, and l…  ( 10 min )
    Elevate Your React Game with Tailwind CSS: A Match Made in Code Heaven
    Elevate Your React Game with Tailwind CSS In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, the combination of React and Tailwind CSS stands out as a powerful duo. React, a JavaScript library for building user interfaces, paired with Tailwind CSS, a utility-first CSS framework, offers developers a streamlined approach to creating visually stunning and responsive applications. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of using Tailwind with React, guide you through the setup process, and provide practical examples to inspire your next project. Why Choose Tailwind CSS? Before diving into the integration, let’s understand why Tailwind CSS is gaining traction among developers: Utility-First Approach: Tailwind promotes a utility-first methodology, allowing developers to compose styles di…  ( 8 min )
    Trigger.dev is on Product Hunt today. Join the fun!
    Supporting open-source projects on Product Hunt fmerian ・ Oct 1 #showdev #opensource #hacktoberfest #devchallenge  ( 5 min )
    Automating API Testing with Open Source Testing Tools: Best Practices and Tips
    The shift toward microservices and complex distributed systems has made API testing the bedrock of modern Quality Assurance (QA). While commercial solutions exist, the power, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness of open source testing tools are unmatched. They empower teams to build scalable, customizable, and high-performance test automation frameworks. However, moving to open source comes with its own set of responsibilities, including framework maintenance and skill acquisition. This guide dives into the advantages of leveraging open source testing tools for your API needs, explores the top tools available, and shares critical best practices for achieving long-term success and scalability. Why Open Source Tools Dominate API Automation? For many organizations, choosing open source testi…  ( 8 min )
    Transparent Fee Structure at One of the Best Schools in Ludhiana
    Discover the Best School in Ludhiana with Fee Structure – IPSS School Ludhiana Choosing the right school is a big decision for every parent. You want a place where your child will learn well, feel safe, grow in confidence, and you also want to understand how much it will cost. In Ludhiana, one school stands out as the best school in Ludhiana with fee structure clear and honest. That school is IPSS School, Ludhiana. Also, if you are seeking the Best secondary school Ludhiana, IPSS is a strong option. It offers excellent academics, caring teachers, and a transparent fee structure so you know what you are getting. Let’s explore what makes IPSS School the right choice, how their fee structure works, and why it’s considered a top secondary school in Ludhiana. A School That Cares for Every Stu…  ( 8 min )
    What Is A DMARC? How It Protects Your Domain From Phishing And Spoofing
    Email is still a crucial communication medium for companies, but it also ranks among the top platforms targeted by cybercriminals. Scams such as phishing, spoofing, and business email compromise (BEC) lead to financial losses in the billions for businesses annually. To combat these risks, implementing email authentication protocols like DMARC has become vital for safeguarding domain reputation and ensuring trustworthiness. DMARC, which stands for Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance, is a protocol designed to help domain owners stop unauthorized usage of their email domains. It operates by confirming whether an email that appears to originate from a specific domain is actually sent by authorized servers. If the verification fails, the email can either be rejected…  ( 8 min )
    Building Reliable Pricing for AI Chatbots
    🚀 New Open-Source Project: We're building QuotyAI from the ground up with our backend engine and API open-sourced at QuotyAI/QuotyAI-Engine. QuotyAI helps businesses create reliable pricing systems for chatbots and apps. We use AI to turn natural language business rules into working code that always gives consistent results. Building reliable pricing systems for chatbots and apps shouldn't be this hard. Yet most businesses struggle with the same frustrating issues. Customers often get different quotes for identical requests, eroding trust and creating confusion. Manual coding of complex pricing rules takes weeks of developer time, and even then, subtle bugs can slip through. Testing becomes an endless cycle of trying to catch every possible scenario, while standard AI solutions deliver in…  ( 7 min )
    iOS App Store Optimization: Growth, Engagement & Localization (Part 3)
    In [Part 1], we covered metadata and keyword strategy. In [Part 2], we explored visual optimization. Now, let's dive into the final piece: sustaining long-term ASO success through ratings, reviews, app updates, and localization. These growth tactics help maintain and improve your app's ranking over time, build user trust, and expand your reach to global markets. Ratings and reviews directly impact your app's visibility and conversion rate. Apps with higher ratings rank better in search results and appear more trustworthy to potential users. Apple's App Store algorithm considers: Overall rating (out of 5 stars) Number of ratings Recency of ratings Review velocity (how quickly you get new reviews) Higher-rated apps with more recent reviews tend to rank higher in search results. Apple provide…  ( 18 min )
    Team Management Plan: A Complete Guide to Building Effective Teams
    Every successful organization depends on well-managed teams that work with purpose and precision. A Team Management Plan is the foundation that ensures harmony, direction, and accountability across all team members. It provides a structured framework for collaboration, communication, and goal achievement, allowing every individual to contribute meaningfully toward shared success. A Team Management Plan is a document that defines how a team will function throughout a project or an ongoing process. It establishes responsibilities, outlines workflows, sets performance expectations, and defines communication channels. In essence, it guides how a team operates daily and ensures that everyone is aligned with the organization’s vision and project goals. A strong management plan transforms groups …  ( 8 min )
    Halloween - ghosts
    Check out this Pen I made!  ( 5 min )
    Testing the untestable
    I'm currently working on a software designed more than a decade ago. It offers a plugin architecture: you can develop a plugin whose lifecycle is handled by the software. The tough part, though, is how you access the platform capabilities: via static methods on singletons. @Override public boolean start() { var aService = AService.getInstance(); var anotherService = AnotherService.getInstance(); // Do something with the services var result = ...; return result; } There's no easy way to test the start() method. In the old days, Mockito developers had pushed back against this feature, and the only alternative was PowerMock. The decision was reversed in 2020 with the 3.4.0 release, which introduced static method mocking in Mockito. I liked the previous situation better. M…  ( 7 min )
    How I built AutoPostBlog — a browser-only AI tool that automates WordPress posts using Google Gemini
    When I started AutoPostBlog, I had one goal: Here’s how I pulled it off. ⚙️ Stack overview Frontend: React + Vite AI layer: Google Gemini API CMS integration: WordPress REST API Storage: Browser localStorage (for keys and preferences) Styling: TailwindCSS The tool allows you to: Enter your WordPress site + Gemini API keys Choose whether to post directly or create a draft Auto-generate the title, content, tags, and featured image Publish in one click — all client-side 🧩 Why no backend? Because I wanted to keep it free and privacy-first. That means: No data collection No database Zero running costs This makes it possible to host on a simple static site (like Netlify, Vercel, or Hostinger). 🔗 Try it here 👉 https://autopostblog.com You can clone the idea or even fork the concept to build other browser-based SaaS. If you do, tag me — I’d love to see what you build.  ( 6 min )
    Outil de Cybersécurité du Jour - Oct 23, 2025
    Pour des guides pratiques et tutoriels détaillés sur l'utilisation de Wireshark et d'autres outils de cybersécurité, découvrez les manuels gratuits de CyberMaîtrise sur https://manuelscyberpro.webnode.fr/ ! Maîtrisez les outils essentiels tels que Wireshark, Metasploit et Burp Suite avec des ressources complètes adaptées à tous les niveaux de compétence.  ( 6 min )
    Exception Handling in java (try, catch & finally)
    An exception is an unwanted or unexpected event that occurs during the execution of a program (i.e., at runtime) and disrupts the normal flow of the application. Java Exception Handling is a way to detect, handle, and recover from unwanted or unexpected events (exceptions) that occur during the execution of a program. It allows the program to deal with runtime errors gracefully, without crashing, by providing alternative flows or meaningful error messages. Example: Imagine you’re using a food delivery app. You place an order, but your internet disconnects for a moment. Instead of crashing, the app shows a message: "No Internet Connection. Please try again." This is possible because of exception handling. The app catches the error and shows a friendly message instead of terminating . An…  ( 9 min )
    Does Your Site Need a /ai Page?
    After seeing an example on cassidoo's site, I decided to add an "AI Transparency" page to my site as well. Both she and the post she links make a really good point about how, if a person or company is transparent about how they use AI, it helps us trust that their work is more authentic in general. They recommend adding a page to your site (e.g. /ai) that details how you make use of generative AI (or not). From the simplest "No posts on this site are written with generative AI," to a longer, more detailed breakdown, the idea is not to cover your bases with legalese, but to be authentic, clear, and real. It's not a bad thing to use AI, necessarily. It's a tool like any other, and a user needs to understand how it works--pro's, con's, strengths, and dangers. But it's good to be open about it to help people understand and gain context for your work. And if you do decide to add one to your site, you can add your site to this public database of /ai page-having sites!  ( 6 min )
    Firebase Auth Duplicate Email Error: How to Fix It Step-by-Step
    While building a Next.js app with Firebase Authentication (email/password), I encountered a frustrating issue — users could sign up multiple times with the same email address, creating duplicate entries in my Firestore database. Even though Firebase Auth is supposed to prevent duplicate emails automatically, I was still seeing duplicates. After digging through GitHub issues and Reddit discussions, I realized this problem has been around for a while. After spending an entire day, I finally managed to resolve the issue in a tricky way. All you have to do is use Firestore Database for this. const createUserProfile = async (user: any) => { try { // **** // Problem: Using UID as document ID const userDocRef = doc(db, "users", user.uid); const userProfile = { uid: user.uid, …  ( 10 min )
    How Antidetect Browsers Help Affiliate Marketers Scale Their Campaigns
    If you've been in affiliate marketing for more than a few months, you've probably encountered this frustrating scenario: You're managing multiple campaigns across different platforms, everything's running smoothly, and suddenly—ban hammer. Your accounts get flagged for "suspicious activity," even though you're following all the rules. Understanding the Multi-Account Challenge What Are Antidetect Browsers? Antidetect browsers are specialized web browsers designed to mask, modify, or randomize browser fingerprints. Unlike regular browsers or simple VPN solutions, they create completely isolated browsing environments where each profile has its own unique and consistent fingerprint. Key Features That Enable Scaling Independent Browser Profiles Advanced Fingerprint Customization BitBrow…  ( 11 min )
    10 mistakes I made as a first-time solo founder
    Once in my life, I tried to step down from the engineering role and kick off my own startup. The outcome? Well, I failed - the harsh reality of 90% of all startups. Yet, I don’t regret it, although it was a hard time until I ran out of cash and realized the idea wasn’t as groundbreaking as it had seemed at the beginning. My price of one year building the company (while working full-time) included burnout, mental health problems, constant lack of energy, relationship issues, and an almost-lost job. Still, I’m grateful for all the business, management, and life lessons I’ve learned during this period. Looking back now, I understand it’s perhaps the only way to learn these lessons. NOTE: If you’re curious, my startup was called Imabulary. The idea was simple: you take a photo, the app detect…  ( 14 min )
    How to Build a Payment App Like PayPal: Features, Security & Development Guide
    How to Build a Payment App Like PayPal: Features, Security & Development Guide In today’s digital world, sending and receiving money has become easier than ever. Apps like PayPal have changed the way people handle financial transactions — making payments faster, safer, and more convenient. Why Build a Payment App Like PayPal? Must-Have Features of a Payment App Like PayPal Security Features Every Payment App Must Have Steps to Build a Payment App Like PayPal Step 1: Market Research & Competitor Analysis Step 2: Choose the Right Technology Stack Step 3: UI/UX Design Step 4: Development & Integration Step 5: Testing & Security Checks Step 6: Launch & Continuous Updates Future Trends in Mobile Payment Apps The fintech industry is constantly evolving. To stay ahead, watch out for these upcoming trends: AI-based fraud detection Blockchain transactions Voice-activated payments Biometric authentication Crypto wallet integration Adopting these innovations will keep your mobile payment app competitive and future-ready. Conclusion Building a payment app like PayPal is a smart move in today’s cashless economy. By focusing on user experience, data security, and smooth transactions, you can create a trusted app that users love. From instant payments to global transactions, your fintech app can reshape how people handle money — securely, quickly, and efficiently.  ( 8 min )
    TASK
    Write a program to store 5 names in an ArrayList and print them. //Write a program to store 5 names in an ArrayList and print them. package StoreData; import java.util.ArrayList; public class StoreData { output: EmplooyNames in the ArrayList: Vicky Rajesh Ravi Mathi Sathish  ( 6 min )
    Top Scale AI Competitors and Alternatives for 2025
    Introduction In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), data is the fuel that powers smart models. To learn, these models need vast amounts of carefully labeled data. Data annotation is the process of tagging raw data—like images, text, or videos—to make it understandable for machines. For years, Scale AI was a top choice for companies needing this service. However, the market is changing rapidly, and many teams are now actively exploring other data annotation alternatives. Whether you're looking for more control, better pricing, or a platform that fits a specific need, understanding the landscape of Scale AI competitors is crucial. This guide will break down the top options available in 2025, using simple language to help you find the best fit for your project. Explore this detailed …  ( 11 min )
    No Laying Up Podcast: The Booth Vol.23 | Trap Draw, Ep 365
    The Booth Vol.23 | Trap Draw, Ep 365 Cody and Neil are back dishing out mea culpas and inviting the audience to share theirs. They chat about Neil’s big move to the suburbs, debates over hardware store loyalty, what’s currently on their screens, decoding feedback on social media, and Neil’s recent panel appearance at Columbia. They also remind listeners to support the Evans Scholars Foundation, shout out sponsors like ServPro, Rhoback, and Stone Creek Coffee, and plug the No Laying Up newsletter, YouTube channel, and The Nest membership for extra content and perks. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Jeff Su: Steal the Productivity System I Taught to 6,642 Googlers
    Steal the Productivity System I Taught to 6,642 Googlers Jeff Su reveals the CORE workflow he taught over nine years at Google—a simple, four-step system that handles all types of workplace info without relying on memory or willpower. It’s tool-agnostic, quick to learn (you’ll be automatic in two weeks), and built for any setup you already use. The CORE workflow means you Capture everything immediately, Organize with minimal friction, Review in scheduled sessions, and Engage by blocking time to execute. Trust the process, ditch the overwhelm, and watch your productivity skyrocket. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    TIL: DB constraints for column values in Rails
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    AI Gone Wild: When Images Trick Machines Into Hilarious Mistakes Imagine a self-driving car mistaking a harmless yield sign for a red light, causing a traffic jam. Or a medical imaging system misdiagnosing a healthy tissue sample. These aren't glitches; they're often the result of subtly manipulated images designed to fool even the most sophisticated AI. The core concept involves crafting inputs – we'll call them "opposite attractors" – that are significantly different from typical data but still trigger the same output from a machine learning model. Instead of making tiny tweaks to an existing image to change the classification, we create entirely new images that fool the AI into seeing something familiar, even though it's visually far removed from the original object. Think of it like …  ( 7 min )
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    Join the Agentic Postgres Challenge with Tiger Data: $3,000 in Prizes! Jess Lee for The DEV Team ・ Oct 22 #agenticpostgreschallenge #devchallenge #postgres #agents  ( 5 min )
    Dr. Barbara Knox Explains 5 Common Myths About Child Abuse
    Child abuse remains one of the hardest subjects to talk about, yet silence allows it to continue. Many people hold false beliefs about what abuse looks like and who it affects. These misunderstandings can prevent victims from getting help. Dr. Barbara Knox, a respected physician specializing in child abuse pediatrics, has spent her career treating young survivors and guiding families. She believes that clearing up these common misconceptions is a powerful step toward prevention. Below, Dr. Barbara Knox breaks down five widespread beliefs that often hide the truth about child abuse. People often assume that abuse is linked to poverty or family chaos. In reality, it happens across every background, rich or poor, educated or not, urban or rural. Dr. Barbara Knox has worked with families from …  ( 8 min )
    Show/Hide Form Fields Conditionally with Form Show If Component
    Form Show If, a web component that handles conditional form field visibility without framework dependencies. Key features: Condition-based logic with simple attribute syntax Works with all standard form inputs including checkboxes Automatic field disabling to prevent unwanted submissions Custom CSS class support for styled transitions Zero dependencies and minimal file size Perfect for dynamic surveys, multi-step forms, or any situation where you need fields to appear based on other field values. 👉 Blog Post 👉 GitHub Repo 👉 Live Demo  ( 6 min )
    S3 fileExists (HeadObject) fails only in Alpine Docker (PHP-FPM) with "Error parsing XML", but GetObject works
    Hi everyone, I'm facing a really specific issue with S3 file existence checks (Storage::fileExists()) only when running my Laravel application inside a php:8.2-fpm-alpine Docker container. The Problem: Calling Storage::disk('cloud')->fileExists('path/to/file.pdf') consistently throws League\Flysystem\UnableToCheckFileExistence. The underlying exception caught using a direct AWS SDK headObject call logs: Error parsing response for HeadObject: AWS parsing error: Error parsing XML: String could not be parsed as XML. Crucially, the exact same code works perfectly fine outside Docker (using Laravel Valet on macOS). Both Valet and Docker are confirmed to be using the identical AWS credentials from the .env file. What Also Works (Inside Docker): Other S3 operations work perfectly inside the Docke…  ( 7 min )
    Create a PROMPT.md
    Create a PROMPT.md in your project root directory. Use it to store all the context necessary about your project for your agent to save yourself time from re-explaining what your project is or what your preferences and project level decisions are. Context is one of the hardest things currently when using LLMs. You're either telling the LLM what your project is in each chat, or the LLM gets lost in the sauce and forgets what it is your project is trying to accomplish, or how you're trying to accomplish it. Create a file in your project root that tells the LLM what it should know every time (you should even let the LLM write/update it also). There is a great talk by Elixir Phoenix create Chris McCord about how they are actively trying to make Elixir (and Phoenix) the best language to code with an LLM. They are mostly ensuring that it generates valid Elixir code like Enum.at(my_list, 0) instead of my_list[0] by defining Elixir syntax in a PROMPT.md file. He recommends to use that file as a base and expand on it. There's a good quote during the talk where Chris says something like: You can spend your time arguing about the morals of AI, or you can be 2-3 times more productive. You can be Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel, telling the assistants what broad strokes to make and do the stuff you don't want to do while you focus on the big picture and ensure the small details are right. Or you're a mangaka with assistants filling in cells, whatever. The skill of reviewing code and making sure your vision is followed becomes more important at all levels. Just because you are not hand typing every line of css, html, javascript, ruby, c++, whatever doesn't mean you aren't doing the thinking and solving the problems.  ( 6 min )
    Remember2Pack
    Remember2Pack — AI-Driven Smart Packing Assistant for the Modern Traveler The Problem Everyone knows the feeling — spending precious time packing only to realize you forgot something essential. Traditional checklists and note apps help, but they’re time-consuming and easy to overlook. Remember2Pack solves this problem by combining AI, computer vision, and cloud-based storage to create an intelligent packing assistant. Users can upload a photo of their packed items and let AWS Rekognition detect what’s in it — or manually type items that weren’t captured in the image. The app then generates AI-powered recommendations and allows users to chat with an integrated assistant that refines the list based on trip details and context. Remember2Pack transforms the packing process f…  ( 10 min )
    Android Serial Control Screens: The Smart HMI Solution for Modern Devices
    In industrial and embedded applications, communication between a Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and external devices is often achieved through serial protocols such as UART, RS232, and RS485. These interfaces have stood the test of time for their simplicity, reliability, and universality. When combined with an Android-based control screen, they form a powerful solution for visualization, control, and real-time monitoring — without requiring complex development from scratch. A serial Android control screen is a display terminal running the Android operating system that communicates with other devices through serial interfaces. It typically serves as a smart front-end for industrial controllers, sensors, PLCs, or embedded boards. Instead of developing a custom HMI and communication firmwa…  ( 10 min )
    Taming the Wild West of Dental PMS APIs
    Most APIs follow predictable patterns: send a request, get structured data, build on top. Dental PMS APIs don’t. Each system, Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, was built independently. Dentrix: Complex appointment dependencies, strict field validation. Eaglesoft: Asynchronous data posting and delayed responses. Open Dental: Open-source flexibility with less structure. Here’s what that looks like in practice: Opendental response JSON { "AptNum": 18, "PatNum": 17, "AptStatus": "Scheduled", "Pattern": "//XXXX//", "Confirmed": 19, "confirmed": "Not Called", "Op": 3, "Note": "", "ProvNum": 1, "provAbbr": "DOC1", "ProvHyg": 0, "AptDateTime": "2020-07-31 08:30:00", "ProcDescript": "Seal, Seal", "ClinicNum": 0, "IsHygiene": "false", "DateTStamp": "2021-05-03 08:30:12…  ( 7 min )
    Navigasi Lanskap Framework 2025: Dari Tren Terkini, Tantangan, hingga Strategi Memilih Tumpukan (Stack) yang Tepat
    Di dunia pengembangan perangkat lunak yang bergerak cepat, memilih framework bukan lagi sekadar keputusan teknis. Ini adalah keputusan strategis yang memengaruhi biaya perekrutan, kecepatan go-to-market, skalabilitas jangka panjang, dan developer experience (DX) tim Anda. Setiap tahun, kita dibanjiri oleh “framework baru yang revolusioner”. Developer mungkin merasakan fatigue (kelelahan), sementara Engineering Leads dan Konsultan IT dituntut untuk memisahkan mana yang sekadar hype dan mana yang benar-benar membawa nilai bisnis. Artikel ini adalah panduan mendalam untuk menavigasi lanskap framework modern. Kita tidak hanya akan membahas “apa yang sedang tren”, tetapi juga “mengapa” itu tren, “tantangan” apa yang akan Anda hadapi, dan “bagaimana” memilih alat yang tepat untuk pekerjaan yang …  ( 8 min )
    What can I do with the MERN Stack by itself?
    MERN Stack is a combination of four powerful technologies: MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js. With these four tools, you can build modern, fast, and complex web applications. Let’s take a detailed look at the role of each component and what they can do together. 🗄️ MongoDB - Database: MongoDB is a NoSQL database that stores data in the form of documents. It works in a JSON-like format, which makes it very convenient to use JavaScript. You can store user lists, product catalogs, or any other type of data. Express.js is a minimalist web framework for Node.js. It simplifies server-side logic, such as routing and creating API endpoints. Express allows you to write a server quickly and in an organized manner. React is a library used for building user interfaces. It works on a component-based system, meaning you can create each part of your application separately and them combine them. This makes code reusable and easier to manage. Node.js allows you to run JavaScript code on the server. This enables the entire stack to use only one language - JavaScript - which simplifies the development process. 📱 Full-functional web applications 💼 Business applications (CRM, ERP systems) 🛒 Online stores (E-commerce) 📊 Data management systems (Dashboards) 💬 Real-time applications (Chat apps, notification systems) 🎮 Games and interactive applications With the MERN Stack, you can create powerful applications intended for the world using only JavaScript. By learning and applying this stack, you can significantly enhance your skills. 🔗 Connect: ibrohimbek.link  ( 6 min )
    Day 5: Advanced SELECT Queries and JOINs
    Day 5: Advanced SELECT Queries and JOINs Today we'll explore more powerful query techniques and learn how to combine data from multiple tables using JOINs. Let's create a realistic scenario: -- Authors table (One) CREATE TABLE authors ( author_id SERIAL PRIMARY KEY, name VARCHAR(100) NOT NULL, country VARCHAR(50) ); -- Books table (Many) CREATE TABLE books ( book_id SERIAL PRIMARY KEY, title VARCHAR(200) NOT NULL, author_id INTEGER REFERENCES authors(author_id), price DECIMAL(10, 2), published_year INTEGER ); INSERT INTO authors (name, country) VALUES ('J.K. Rowling', 'UK'), ('George Orwell', 'UK'), ('Haruki Murakami', 'Japan'), ('Gabriel García Márquez', 'Colombia'); INSERT INTO books (title, author_id, price, published_year) VALUES …  ( 9 min )
    Synbo Protocol Attends ETHShanghai 2025, Reconstructing On-Chain Financing Ecology with Consensus Mechanism
    From October 18 to 21, 2025, the Synbo Protocol core team was invited to attend the ETHShanghai 2025 hackathon, jointly hosted by the Ethereum Foundation and HashKey Group, among other institutions. This grand event attracted 486 teams from around the globe to register, with 196 outstanding teams advancing to the finals, engaging in intense competition over seventy-two hours. As one of the most influential annual events in the Ethereum ecosystem, this hackathon focused on cutting-edge fields such as DeFi and Layer 2 scaling, RWA and compliant finance, decentralized identity and data ownership, and AI and blockchain integration. Amid the wave of technological innovation, Synbo Protocol's pioneering concept of "capital consensus" introduced a new dimension of thought to the event. As the wo…  ( 6 min )
    Two Databases, No Drama: The Story of a Calm Migration
    In my early days as a software engineer, I often wondered: how do teams migrate between databases without bringing everything down? It’s one of those invisible feats of engineering — moving millions of records, decomposing APIs, redefining schemas — all while users continue using the system like nothing happened. I recently had the opportunity to lead one of these migrations myself — a journey that pushed me to balance complexity and pragmatism, architecture and delivery speed, and “fancy” vs “effective” design decisions. It also pushed me to grow as an engineer, my team navigate a difficult impending blocker — navigating ambiguity, managing moving parts across systems, and learning to balance clean design with real-world delivery constraints. While there are famous war stories from brilli…  ( 10 min )
    Ovi: Twin backbone cross-modal fusion for audio-video generation
    I’ve always found the intersection of audio and visual media fascinating. Ever wondered why some videos just stick with you, even when you can’t quite recall the content? I think a lot of it comes down to how well these two modalities are fused. Recently, I stumbled upon a piece of research that really caught my attention: Ovi, which stands for Twin Backbone Cross-Modal Fusion for Audio-Video Generation. Let me tell you, it’s a game-changer. When I first read about Ovi, I couldn’t help but feel that classic “aha moment.” This isn’t just another run-of-the-mill AI model—it’s an innovative approach that combines audio and video data in a way that’s both efficient and, frankly, mind-blowing. I’ve been exploring generative AI for a while, and while some models do a decent job at creating conte…  ( 9 min )
    What Is Full-Stack Development? (A Simple Guide for Beginners)
    What Is Full-Stack Development? (A Simple Guide for Beginners) If you’ve ever heard someone say they’re a full-stack developer and wondered what that really means, you’re not alone. In simple terms, full-stack development refers to the ability to build both the front and back parts of a website or web application — everything users see and everything that runs behind the scenes. Think of it like building a house: the frontend is the design, furniture, and paint that people see, while the backend is the plumbing, wiring, and foundation that make everything work smoothly. 🖥️ Frontend: What Users See The frontend is the client side of a website — the part users interact with directly. It’s what you see when you open a web page: the layout, colors, buttons, forms, and animations. Frontend dev…  ( 7 min )
    Clock circular calculator
    I tried to do vibe code a calculator where the user doesnt need to push the operation and result buttons. Then for multiple digits I was forced to use a circular display, and finally I decided to hide the whole calculator as a clock test the clock calculator here You can see the whole collection here or clone the github repo  ( 6 min )
    Reasoning Under a Cloud: Making Smarter AI Decisions with Fragmented Knowledge by Arvind Sundararajan
    Reasoning Under a Cloud: Making Smarter AI Decisions with Fragmented Knowledge Imagine an AI trying to diagnose a patient with incomplete medical records. Or a self-driving car navigating a road where sensor data is intermittently lost. How can these systems make reliable decisions when the facts are fuzzy? The key lies in building AI that can not just process information, but also reason effectively with uncertainty. The core idea is creating a structured argumentation framework. Instead of treating arguments as black boxes, we analyze their internal structure—the premises and rules used to construct them. Then, we can model uncertainty directly within these components. This allows the system to weigh the strength of an argument based on the reliability of its foundation. Think of it li…  ( 7 min )
    Stop Calling QA ‘Testing’: What It Really Is and Why It Matters
    When it comes to software development, quality can make or break a product. But one persistent myth keeps popping up: Quality Assurance is just another word for testing. It’s easy to see why, testing is the most visible part of the process, but QA is so much more. Think of it as the entire system of practices that keeps quality top of mind from start to finish. Yes, testing is part of it, but QA includes planning, design reviews, coding standards, documentation and continuous improvements that prevent problems from ever reaching users. It’s about building quality in, not just checking for bugs at the end. For decision makers, understanding this bigger picture is key. Seeing QA as a strategic end to end approach rather than a single task is what separates average software from products that…  ( 12 min )
    TMCP: Reimagining Model Context Protocol Server Architecture with Modern TypeScript
    The emergence of advanced AI models has made it necessary to create standardized techniques for supplying them with real-time, external, or domain-specific data. A technical specification known as the Model Context Protocol (MCP) outlines the client-server communication necessary to provide this context. An MCP server, an application in charge of exposing specialized data sources like issues from Linear, design files from Figma, or repository code from GitHub, communicates with an MCP client (such as Gemini or GitHub Copilot). The LLM can perform tasks and reasoning that would be impossible with its base knowledge alone thanks to this client-server model. This fundamental feature of providing context to models was initially put forth in architectures such as Anthropic's Ask to Ask (A2A…  ( 10 min )
    Optical Clear Adhesive (OCA): Why It Matters in Modern Display Assembly
    Modern displays are more than just LCD panels and touch sensors. Between the layers that make up your smartphone, automotive dashboard, or industrial HMI, there’s a transparent film doing critical work — the Optical Clear Adhesive (OCA). This adhesive is the reason screens stay bright, responsive, and durable even in challenging conditions. In this article, we’ll explore what OCA is, why it’s used, and how it’s changing display manufacturing. OCA is a transparent adhesive film used to bond optical layers together — such as the cover glass, touch panel, and display module. Unlike liquid adhesives, OCA comes as a pre-cast solid sheet. During assembly, it’s applied under pressure and temperature to create a bubble-free optical interface between components. In simple terms: OCA replaces th…  ( 8 min )
    How to Merge Word Documents with Spire.Doc for Java: A Comprehensive Guide
    Merging Word documents is a common requirement in various professional contexts, from compiling reports to consolidating legal documents. This task, while seemingly simple, can become complex when dealing with formatting, sections, and various document structures. Spire.Doc for Java offers an efficient and robust solution for this challenge. This tutorial aims to provide a comprehensive guide on how to merge Word documents using Spire.Doc for Java, covering different methods to suit diverse needs. Spire.Doc for Java is a professional API designed for robust Word document processing. It empowers developers to create, read, edit, convert, and print Word documents programmatically, all without requiring Microsoft Office to be installed. Its extensive feature set makes it an invaluable tool fo…  ( 8 min )
    Understanding the Agent Loop in AWS Strands Agent Framework
    Introduction. The Beating Heart of Intelligent, Autonomous AI Agents If you’ve ever written a for or while loop in programming, you already understand the core idea behind the Agent Loop. It’s a cycle a repeating process that continues until a condition is met. But when it comes to AI agents, this loop becomes much more powerful. It’s not just about iteration; it’s about reasoning, tool use, and autonomous decision-making. In the AWS Strands Agentic Framework, the Agent Loop is the engine that powers intelligent behavior. It continuously processes input, reasons through possible actions, calls tools, and generates responses all while maintaining context and adapting to new information. This post dives deep into how this loop works, its key components, and why it’s at the heart of model…  ( 9 min )
    Jenis-Jenis Integrasi AI di Aplikasi Modern
    AI kini bukan cuma tren, tapi sudah jadi bagian inti dari banyak aplikasi modern. Dari chatbot hingga automation agent, integrasi AI punya beberapa pola utama yang umum dipakai. Berikut ringkasannya: Prompt–Context (Pure Prompting) Konsep: Contoh Integrasi di Aplikasi: Chatbot untuk customer support AI copywriting untuk email atau konten marketing Text transformation (paraphrasing, summarizing, code generation) Kelebihan: cepat setup, biaya relatif rendah. Kekurangan: akurasi jawaban tergantung pada seberapa baik prompt dibuat. Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Konsep: mengambil informasi relevan dari database atau dokumen sebelum menjawab. Flow Integrasi: User query → Embedding → Vector DB search → Ambil konteks → Prompt + konteks → LLM → Output Contoh Aplikasi: FAQ bot perusahaan …  ( 7 min )
    RISC-V Test Generation: Using Random and Directed Stimulus to Achieve Coverage Closure
    Introduction Random testing can explore broad state spaces but often leaves gaps. Directed tests provide structure but risk missing unexpected interactions. The most effective approach combines the two: constrained-random stimulus for breadth and directed suites for precision [2]. The Challenge: Random Alone Is Not Enough Directed suites can systematically validate those features, but cannot anticipate subtle corner cases. Together, these limitations highlight the need for a combined strategy. Random stimulus is used to discover the unexpected, while directed suites guarantee compliance with the specification [3]. Note that compliance is a necessary but not sufficient measure for verification. Constrained-Random Testing with STING Constrained-random test generation is often the starting po…  ( 11 min )
    When you train AI to think with your logic, you don’t just save time; you multiply your focus across industries. AI isn’t replacing assistants; it’s redefining what one assistant can achieve.
    How I Run 3 Brands With 1 AI Assistant: My ChatGPT Workflow Jaideep Parashar ・ Oct 23 #webdev #programming #ai #productivity  ( 7 min )
    How I Run 3 Brands With 1 AI Assistant: My ChatGPT Workflow
    People often ask me, “How do you manage ReThynk AI, Vista Liberata, and Valintra Tunes plus writing, Dev.to, YouTube, and a magazine, without burning out?” The truth is simple: I don’t manage everything; my AI systems do. Over the last year, I’ve built an end-to-end workflow using ChatGPT and automation tools that lets me operate multiple brands with the focus of a single founder. 1️⃣ Create Brand Personas Inside ChatGPT Each brand I run has its own AI persona trained for that brand’s tone, audience, and purpose. By assigning each AI a role, I switch contexts instantly. 2️⃣ Automate Weekly Tasks With Prompt Frameworks I use standardised prompt templates for every repetitive task. ReThynk AI: “Generate a weekly AI magazine update with 3 trending tools and 1 ethical insight.” Vista Liberata…  ( 9 min )
    Jenis-Jenis Protokol Komunikasi pada Aplikasi Modern
    Dalam pengembangan perangkat lunak, protokol komunikasi adalah aturan teknis yang memungkinkan dua sistem saling bertukar data. Setiap protokol memiliki cara kerja, kelebihan, dan kasus penggunaan yang berbeda. Berikut adalah protokol komunikasi yang umum digunakan di aplikasi modern: HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) dan versi aman HTTPS adalah protokol paling klasik dan banyak digunakan di web. Fungsi: Transfer data antara client dan server dalam format request-response. Contoh penggunaan: REST API, GraphQL, Webhook. Kelebihan: Sederhana, banyak dukungan library. Cocok untuk aplikasi web tradisional. HTTPS memberikan keamanan dengan enkripsi data. Kekurangan: Synchronous, client harus menunggu response. Tidak ideal untuk komunikasi real-time. gRPC adalah framework Remote Procedure Call …  ( 7 min )
    Build Your Own Forum with FastAPI: Step 3 - HTML Template
    In the previous article, we introduced a PostgreSQL database to our forum, achieving persistent data storage, so that data is no longer lost even if the server restarts. Now we can confidently make more improvements. However, you may have noticed that all of our current interface styles (HTML) are written directly in main.py. Does this mean that for every new feature in the future, we have to stuff more HTML into main.py? This is not only troublesome to write, but it also leads to a large number of HTML strings being mixed into the Python code, making the code difficult to read and maintain. To solve this problem, this article will introduce the Jinja2 template engine to separate the backend logic (Python) from the frontend presentation (HTML), making the project structure clearer and easi…  ( 9 min )
    Jenis-Jenis Pola Komunikasi Antar Sistem Aplikasi
    Dalam pengembangan perangkat lunak modern, cara aplikasi berkomunikasi sangat menentukan performa, skalabilitas, dan pengalaman pengguna. Tidak semua komunikasi dibuat sama; ada pola synchronous, asynchronous, real-time, dan lainnya. Berikut adalah jenis-jenis komunikasi yang umum digunakan. Pola komunikasi ini adalah yang paling klasik dan banyak digunakan. Client mengirimkan request ke server, dan server mengembalikan response. Contoh: JSON API, REST API, GraphQL. Kelebihan: Implementasi sederhana dan mudah dipahami. Debugging mudah karena alur komunikasi langsung. Cocok untuk aplikasi CRUD atau web tradisional. Kekurangan: Synchronous: client harus menunggu response server sebelum bisa melanjutkan. Kurang efisien untuk aplikasi real-time seperti notifikasi atau chat. Pola ini berfokus p…  ( 7 min )
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    Ripple co-founder keeps ‘cashing out’ at the highs: Will it hurt XRP price?
    Ripple co-founder and former CEO Chris Larsen has amassed millions in realized profits from XRP since 2018, potentially putting the price recovery at risk.
    Revolut secures MiCA license in Cyprus to launch Europe-wide crypto services
    Revolut also revealed its Crypto 2.0 platform, which will feature over 280 tokens, zero-fee staking up to 22% APY and 1:1 stablecoin-to-US dollar conversion.
    EU sanctions Russian A7A5 stablecoin and crypto exchanges
    Russian oil companies have increasingly relied on digital assets and crypto platforms to circumvent financial sanctions, according to the European Commission.
    WazirX bets on zero-fee crypto trading to drive relaunch after long hiatus
    WazirX’s phased comeback begins Friday, offering 30 days of zero-fee trading as the exchange rebuilds liquidity and trust after a long hiatus.
    CZ calls Peter Schiff’s tokenized gold a ‘trust me bro’ asset
    Peter Schiff reiterated that Bitcoin will “go to zero” and warned that the US dollar’s era as the global reserve currency is ending, predicting a return to a gold-based system.
    Juggernaut in making? Polymarket’s valuation may jump 10x to $15B with new funding
    Polymarket continues to expand its mainstream reach with new partnerships, teaming up with DraftKings, the NHL and OpenAI’s World project.
    Bunni DEX becomes second crypto project to shut this week
    Bunni has decided to re-license its v2 smart contracts from Business Source License to MIT license, allowing developers to use all the features developed by Bunni, garnering praise.
    Bitcoin ETF apathy is pressuring a key Bitcoin support level
    Without Bitcoin ETF holding sustained inflows, Bitcoin could succumb to “demand side fragility,” analysts from Bitfinex warn.
    Bitcoin miner debt surges 500% as miners beef up for the hashrate fight
    VanEck’s Nathan Frankovitz and Matthew Sigel said if miners don’t keep investing in the latest machines, the share of the global hashrate deteriorates, resulting in reduced Bitcoin rewards.
    ARK Invest-backed firm becomes largest ETH hoarder outside the US
    ARK Invest-backed Quantum Solutions is now the largest Ether treasury outside of the US and has a 100,000 ETH treasury target.
    Hyperliquid Strategies wants $1B to buy further into the HYPE
    Hyperliquid Strategies is looking to raise up to $1 billion by raising shares of common stock to fund additional HYPE purchases.
    Jupiter eyes full launch of its new predictions market before 2026
    The prediction market is expected to be fully launched sometime in the fourth quarter of the calendar year.
    Bitcoin may 'final flush' to $104K before the bull market returns
    Crypto analysts predicted Bitcoin could fall to its 50-week moving average before reversing, citing leverage concerns and historical support patterns.
    Another ‘legacy’ asset manager enters the crypto ETF ‘land rush’
    T. Rowe Price, a $1.8 trillion asset manager, has made its first crypto play, filing to list a US-listed Active Crypto ETF, in a twist that surprised some analysts.
    ‘Crazy stuff’ needed for Bitcoin to reach $250K this year: Novogratz
    Several prominent Bitcoiners remain confident that Bitcoin will hit $250,000 by year-end, but Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz isn't so sure.
    Young Australians’ biggest financial regret: Ignoring Bitcoin at $400
    Young Australians feel they could have made a bigger dent in their property goals if they had invested in cryptocurrency 10 years ago, and now they’re locked out.
    DraftKings taps Polymarket to clear trades in prediction markets play
    Polymarket will act as a clearinghouse for DraftKings’ upcoming prediction market platform, following its acquisition of Railbird earlier this week.
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    realme 15T To Launch In Malaysia On 30 October
    Following the launch of the realme 15 series in Malaysia last month, the brand has revealed there’s another variant. It’s called the realme 15T, for whatever reason, the brand has decided that its thinness is the key selling point of the device. As part of its teaser campaign, the company has revealed that the realme […] The post realme 15T To Launch In Malaysia On 30 October appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    US-Made NVIDIA Blackwell Wafers Still Need To Be Packaged In Taiwan
    A few days ago, NVIDIA and TSMC announced that both companies had produced the very first US-made Blackwell GPU wafer at TSMC’s Fab 21 plant, in the state of Arizona. But as proud as the GPU brand is, producing the chip on US soil is just one part of the story: the wafer will still […] The post US-Made NVIDIA Blackwell Wafers Still Need To Be Packaged In Taiwan appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV CSH To Debut In Malaysia In 2026
    Chery Corporate Malaysia has confirmed that the Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV CSH will make its Malaysian debut sometime in the first half of 2026, as announced during the Chery International User Summit (CIUS) 2025. This model will be the fourth vehicle built on Chery’s CSH platform to launch locally, following the Tiggo Cross, Tiggo 7 […] The post Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV CSH To Debut In Malaysia In 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Govt Steps Up Crackdown On Online Illicit Sales Of Malaysians’ Personal Data
    The government is tightening its efforts to curb the sale and exchange of Malaysians’ personal data on the dark web and illicit websites, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. The move follows growing public concern after reports revealed that sensitive information had been leaked and made accessible through platforms such as caghi.com. In a parliamentary […] The post Govt Steps Up Crackdown On Online Illicit Sales Of Malaysians’ Personal Data appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Touch ‘n Go Unveils Pokémon Special Edition Charms And RFID Tags
    Touch ‘n Go (TNG) has launched a selection of new products geared towards fans of the Pokémon franchise. These include limited edition charms with designs themed around iconic Pokémon in the series. More specifically, TNG is offering two different designs: one featuring the series’ mascot, Pikachu, and another with Gengar. As with the other charms […] The post Touch ‘n Go Unveils Pokémon Special Edition Charms And RFID Tags appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Porsche Unveils New All-Electric Macan GTS
    Porsche is extending its Macan lineup with the introduction of the Macan GTS, making it the first all-electric (EV) model to be graced with the GTS badge. It comes fitted with a range of enhancements, making it even more engaging and driver-focused. On the outside, the EV closely resembles the standard Macan, but there are […] The post Porsche Unveils New All-Electric Macan GTS appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 37 min )
    Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Desktop CPU Appears On Geekbench
    Nova Lake isn’t coming out anytime soon but, like clockwork, the launch of Intel’s Arrow Lake Refresh is getting closer. Sure, there hasn’t been any official word, the chipmaker’s rusty plumbing has sprung a leak on the subject, this time for a Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. The leak came via the online repository, Geekbench. […] The post Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Desktop CPU Appears On Geekbench appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Nubia Z80 Ultra Debuts In China With Optional Photography Kit
    Nubia has officially unveiled its newest flagship smartphone in China. As the successor to the Z70 Ultra launched last year, the Z80 Ultra comes with a tweaked camera design and a couple of upgrades. Starting with the display, the Z80 Ultra sports a 6.85-inch BOE X10 AMOLED panel with a 1,216 x 2,688 pixel resolution […] The post Nubia Z80 Ultra Debuts In China With Optional Photography Kit appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    iPhone Air Production Cut To Nearly “End Of Production” Levels
    We’ve previously seen reports of Samsung possibly cancelling the Galaxy S26 Edge, despite having completed development of the device. While not quite as drastic, more recent reports point at Apple potentially following the same trajectory. There hasn’t been rumours of a second iPhone Air yet, but Apple is reportedly slashing production of the current model. […] The post iPhone Air Production Cut To Nearly “End Of Production” Levels appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Maxis Partners With Globe Teleservices To Strengthen AI-Powered Network Security
    Maxis has announced a strategic partnership with India’s Globe Teleservices (GTS) to roll out an integrated AI-powered firewall across its network in Malaysia. The new system aims to improve security, reliability and quality for millions of users under the telco, while safeguarding international messaging channels entering the country. The collaboration will see Maxis and GTS […] The post Maxis Partners With Globe Teleservices To Strengthen AI-Powered Network Security appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    WhatsApp-Integrated ChatGPT To Stop Working In January 2026
    Back in December of last year, OpenAI said that you could use ChatGPT via WhatsApp. Now, the company has announced that, come January of next year, you won’t be able to anymore. The specific date provided was 15 January 2026, and the company pins the blame on the chat app. In a blog post, OpenAI […] The post WhatsApp-Integrated ChatGPT To Stop Working In January 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    2026 Zeekr 7X Facelift Unveiled In China
    The 2026 Zeekr 7X facelift was recently unveiled in China, shortly after spy images of the mid-size SUV surfaced on social media. The updated model introduces several significant enhancements in terms of performance, and is slated for launch on 28 October. The facelifted Zeekr 7X features a reshaped lower bumper with air inlets, while at […] The post 2026 Zeekr 7X Facelift Unveiled In China appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Casio Unveils G-Shock Nano DWN-5600 Ring Watch
    Casio has announced a new ring watch which, this time around, is based on the iconic G-Shock DW-5600 model. Despite its tiny form factor, this version stays true to G-Shock’s rugged identity, combining shock resistance, water resistance and everyday functionality into a piece that fits on your finger. Roughly one-tenth the size of a regular […] The post Casio Unveils G-Shock Nano DWN-5600 Ring Watch appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    DJI Osmo Action 6 Leak Hints At Larger Sensor, Variable Aperture
    Last month, a leak revealed some details on the upcoming DJI Osmo Action 6. Now, fresh leaks have surfaced online, shedding more light on the action camera’s design and some of its specifications. In a couple of X posts, leakster Igor Bogdanov shared images of the Osmo Action 6, showcasing the device from multiple angles. […] The post DJI Osmo Action 6 Leak Hints At Larger Sensor, Variable Aperture appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
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    What a massive thermal battery means for energy storage
    Rondo Energy just turned what it says is the world’s largest thermal battery, an energy storage system that can take in electricity and provide a consistent source of heat. The company announced last week that its first full-scale system is operational, with 100 megawatt-hours of capacity. The thermal battery is powered by an off-grid solar…  ( 20 min )
    This startup is about to conduct the biggest real-world test of aluminum as a zero-carbon fuel
    The crushed-up soda can disappears in a cloud of steam and—though it’s not visible—hydrogen gas. “I can just keep this reaction going by adding more water,” says Peter Godart, squirting some into the steaming beaker. “This is room-temperature water, and it’s immediately boiling. Doing this on your stove would be slower than this.”  Godart is…  ( 28 min )
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    Revolut Secures MiCA License in Cyprus, Expanding Regulated Crypto Services Across EU
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    Polymarket Seeks Investment at Valuation of $12B-$15B: Bloomberg
    That level would mark a more than 10-fold increase since June, when Polymarket raised $200 million at a $1 billion valuation.  ( 28 min )
    Bunni DEX Shuts Down, Cites Recovery Costs After $8.4M Exploit
    The team cannot afford the cost of relaunching the protocol, which would require significant investment in audits and development.  ( 29 min )
    Quantum Solutions Adds 2K ETH to Become 11th-Largest Ether Treasury Company
    Quantum Solutions boosts ETH position as company cements standing among top digital asset treasuries, become No. 2 DAT outside U.S.  ( 29 min )
    Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering Watchdog Levies Record $126M Fine on Cryptomus
    Fintrac said the firm was fined for unreported activity including transactions tied to child sexual abuse material, fraud, ransomware payments and sanctions evasion.  ( 29 min )
    BTC, XRP, SOL, ADA Hold Flat as Google’s Quantum Breakthrough Rekindles Old Crypto Fears
    October is on track to deliver the least gains for investors since 2015, despite being a seasonally bullish month.  ( 29 min )
    WazirX to Restart Trading on Friday After $230M Hack Caused Year-Long Shutdown
    That was the final step in a process that began after a massive security breach last year froze assets, shuttered withdrawals, and effectively took India’s oldest crypto platform offline.  ( 29 min )
    Is Bitcoin Headed for a Crash Below $100K? ‘Grand Daddy’ Volume Indicator Hits Lowest Since April
    A key volume indicator points to underlying market weakness, signaling a potential bitcoin sell-off below $100,000  ( 30 min )
    XRP Price Structure Tightens Between $2.33 and $2.44 Ahead of Volatility Break
    Traders are watching for a breakout above $2.41 or a decline below $2.33 to signal the next directional move.  ( 30 min )
    Dogecoin Tests $0.19 Support as Tight Range Signals Breakout Potential
    Traders identify continued divergence between rising volume and flat price as a key accumulation signal — often a precursor to volatility expansion within 24–48 hours.  ( 30 min )
    Hyperliquid Strategies Looks to Raise to $1B to Fund HYPE Treasury Purchases
    The company plans to issue up to 160 million shares, with Chardan Capital Markets as the financial advisor.  ( 29 min )
    Asia Morning Briefing: BTC, ETH Markets Steady as Traders Await CPI and China-U.S. De-Escalation Signs
    Investors are in wait-and-see mode as the U.S. shutdown stalls data releases and China signals restraint on export controls, keeping markets range-bound ahead of Friday’s CPI report.  ( 30 min )
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    ERC-4337 Smart Account Tutorial With Web3j
    As part of my participation in the Web3j Libraries Full Development Lifecycle project under the LF Decentralized Trust Mentorship Program, I’ve developed an ERC-4337 Smart Account tutorial. It demonstrates how to create a minimal ERC-4337-compatible Smart Account, compile and deploy it with Web3j, and interact  ( 5 min )
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    QuickNode Announces Collaboration with OKX for New Layer 2, X Layer
    QuickNode and OKX launch X Layer, a fast, secure Ethereum Layer 2 network. Build scalable dApps with QuickNode’s reliable blockchain infrastructure.  ( 5 min )
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    What enterprises can take away from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's shareholder letter
    One of the leading architects of the current generative AI boom — Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, famed for having the software giant take an early investment in OpenAI (and later saying he was "good for my $80 billion") — published his latest annual letter yesterday on LinkedIn (a Microsoft subsidiary), and it's chock full of interesting ideas about the near-term future that enterprise technical decision makers would do well to pay attention to, as it could aid in their own planning and tech stack development. In a companion post on X, Nadella wrote, “AI is radically changing every layer of the tech stack, and we’re changing with it." The full letter reinforces that message: Microsoft sees itself not just participating in the AI revolution, but shaping its infrastructure, security, tooling …

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    Are Large Language Models the Steam Engine of My Time? And, if so, am I the John Henry of this tale?
    If you've heard the folk tale of John Henry, you know the story: a steel-driving man who raced against a steam-powered hammer to prove human worth and dignity. He won the race but died with his hammer in his hand. It's a powerful allegory about technological change, human pride, and the cost of resistance. Today, as AI coding assistants become ubiquitous in software development, many developers feel like they're staring down their own steam-powered hammer. The anxiety is real—will AI replace us? Should we resist? Are we racing toward obsolescence? But here's what the John Henry story often obscures: the steam engine didn't eliminate workers; it transformed work itself. The railroad industry exploded after mechanization. More tunnels were built, more tracks laid, more infrastructure created…  ( 16 min )
    The Stained-Glass Artisan: Composing UIs with Turbo Frames
    There is a quiet moment, just after a feature is "done," when you click a link and witness the browser's brutal ritual. The entire page—the meticulously crafted header, the complex sidebar, the persistent player—blinks out of existence. For a heart-stopping second, there is nothing. Then, it all rushes back, reassembling itself just to update a small counter in the corner. We've accepted this as the cost of doing business on the web. Our server renders a complete, holistic page, a single, indivisible block of HTML. But our users don't experience the page as a monolith. They experience it as a collection of independent components: a shopping cart, a live feed, a search result list. What if our technology reflected that reality? What if, instead of sculpting from marble—a single, heavy block…  ( 10 min )
    Day 1256 : Place To Be
    liner notes: Professional : Today started off rough, but got better through the day. Totally forgot about a meeting because the company logged me out of Slack on my phone and I'm not able to log into my work calendar, so I got no notifications and was locked into coding. Speaking of coding, I got a demo started but ran into a road block. The good news, I think I know a way to get around it. Personal : Did a bunch of sketching and design for some stickers. I did some measurements and modified a model. I also went through some projects on Bandcamp that I plan to pick up this week. I thought of another prototype that I want to make to show the prospective client. Been thinking and researching the best way to be able to print it reliably. I'm thinking I may go back and put in a little bit of time in the demo I was building for work. I think a couple of hours tonight will save me a bunch of time tomorrow because I won't have meetings or people asking me questions and I'll be able to focus. Like I said, I think I have an idea of what I need to do to be able to get it to a good place to be able to demonstrate the idea. Yeah, I'll work on that and get back to putting together the social media posts for the Bandcamp projects and think and sketch more the prototype and stickers. It's getting dark, going to eat dinner and get to work. Have a great night! peace piece https://dwane.io / https://HIPHOPandCODE.com  ( 6 min )
    The Cartographer's Guide to Rails: Mapping Domains with Bounded Contexts
    There’s a moment in every seasoned Rails developer’s journey when the app/models directory stops feeling like a well-organized toolbox and starts to resemble a junk drawer. You know the one. It’s where the User model, a proud and complex entity, lives next to a ReportGenerator concern, a PaymentService class, and a NotificationsHelper that’s seen things. We started with a beautiful, coherent BlogPost model. Then came FeaturedBlogPost. Then SponsoredBlogPost. Then the BlogPost::ExportToNewsletter service object. Our once-simple domain has become a tangled web. We’ve been building a Monolith, and without a map, we’re getting lost in our own city. It’s time to become cartographers. This isn't a story about microservices or complex architecture. This is the story of bringing order to the monol…  ( 9 min )
    The Artisan's Trail: Maintaining a Legacy Node.js Monolith with the Boy Scout Rule
    You’ve just been assigned to The Monolith. It’s not a pejorative; it’s a title earned through years of service. This Node.js codebase is the bedrock of your company—a sprawling, complex entity with layers of history etched into its very structure. You git clone, run npm install, and are greeted not by errors, but by a different kind of challenge: the weight of legacy. In the heart of this digital forest, you find trails overgrown with tangled functions, campsites littered with // TODO comments, and ancient, runic code that everyone is afraid to touch. The pressure is always to build the new feature, to hack in the hotfix. But you know that unmanaged entropy is a technical death sentence. This is where we embrace a different philosophy. Not a grand rewrite, not a paralyzing freeze, but a ge…  ( 10 min )
    Building Streaky: A GitHub Streak Guardian (Part 1 - The Journey)
    Building Streaky: A GitHub Streak Guardian Part 1: The Journey from "Simple App" to Distributed System I thought building a GitHub streak reminder would take a weekend. It took 3 weeks and taught me more about distributed systems than any tutorial. The "simple" idea: Check users' GitHub contributions daily Send Discord/Telegram notification if they haven't committed That's it What actually happened: 5 failed attempts, CPU limits, IP blocking, race conditions, and a complete architecture redesign. I kept losing my GitHub streak because I'd forget to commit on busy days. Existing solutions were either: Self-hosted (requires always-on server) Paid services Missing Discord/Telegram integration So I decided to build my own. How hard could it be? The naive approach: export async fun…  ( 10 min )
    Isotope in just 60 lines...
    I saw the original Isotope Javascript fancyness and I just had to write a rebuild using modern web standards. Check out my rebuild! My version of Isotope uses a grid layout and animates using view transition. It is silky smooth, blazing fast and has graceful degredation. The code consists of only 63 lines of vanilla JS, while the old version required an astonishing 3500+ lines. If you choose to leave the sorting out, you can even reduce the code to 37 lines. Yup... the web has come a long way. Just set id="isotope" on any container and give its children classes that represent categories, like class="metal". Then create some buttons with data attributes, like data-filter=".metal" or data-sortby="symbol". Load the JS from the demo in the footer and it works. You don't need ANY of the CSS. That is all just fancy stuff. Note that my version only supports basic filtering and sorting (which are the only things I ever used from the original code). Also note that the animations do not work in Firefox (yet). Finally, be aware that you can not use this Isotope filter twice on the same page, as it lacks abstraction for that.  ( 6 min )
    How I Improved My Form Handling, Validation, and EmailJS in React
    I’ve been working on my React project today and focused on handling forms properly. I combined React Hook Form, Zod validation, and EmailJS to create a real working contact form that actually sends emails. Step 1: Setting up React Hook Form + Zod npm install react-hook-form zod @hookform/resolvers sonner Then, I imported everything in my ContactForm.jsx file: import { useForm } from "react-hook-form"; import { zodResolver } from "@hookform/resolvers/zod"; import * as z from "zod"; import { toast } from "sonner"; I created a simple validation schema using Zod: const contactSchema = z.object({ name: z.string().min(1, "Name is required").max(100), email: z.string().email("Invalid email").max(50), message: z.string().min(1, "Message is required").max(1000), }); Zod lets you describe …  ( 8 min )
    Βιβλιοθήκες της Microsoft DynamicExpresso
    DynamicExpresso — Δυναμική Εκτέλεση Εκφράσεων C# σε Runtime Η DynamicExpresso είναι μια βιβλιοθήκη ανοιχτού κώδικα για το .NET οικοσύστημα, η οποία επιτρέπει την εκτέλεση δυναμικών εκφράσεων C# κατά τη διάρκεια λειτουργίας (runtime) μιας εφαρμογής, χωρίς να απαιτείται εκ νέου μεταγλώττιση ή επανεκκίνηση του προγράμματος. 🔹 Κεντρική φιλοσοφία Η φιλοσοφία της DynamicExpresso βασίζεται στην ιδέα ότι η επιχειρησιακή λογική δεν πρέπει να είναι «σκληροκωδικομένη» μέσα στα assemblies της εφαρμογής. Η βιβλιοθήκη επιτρέπει την ανάλυση (parsing), ερμηνεία και εκτέλεση τέτοιων εκφράσεων με τρόπο απολύτως ασφαλή και απομονωμένο. 🔹 Ο ρόλος του Interpreter Στην καρδιά της DynamicExpresso βρίσκεται ο Interpreter, το κύριο εργαλείο που ερμηνεύει και εκτελεί τις εκφράσεις. mini-compiler” ο οποίος μπορεί …  ( 8 min )
    The Artisan's Journey: Weaving the Unbreakable Tapestry of Database Integration Tests
    You stand before the loom of your application, a Senior Developer, a master of the craft. You've honed your Node.js to a fine edge. Your REST APIs are elegant, your service logic is pristine, and your unit tests are a suite of gleaming, isolated sculptures. They are beautiful, but they are individual pieces. They don't tell you if the tapestry, when woven together, will hold. The database layer is that tapestry. It's the interconnected weave of data, relationships, and state that can make or break your application. Unit tests mock the database, admiring the loom from a distance. But an artisan must touch the threads. This is a journey into the heart of that tapestry: Integration Testing the Database Layer. It's not just writing code; it's the art of creating a resilient, predictable, and t…  ( 10 min )
    Addressing Limitations in Azure Storage Mover
    Moving data to the cloud is becoming a must for businesses that want more flexibility, better accessibility, and room to grow. But moving large volumes of files from on-premises systems or multiple storage locations isn’t always easy, it can be time-consuming and prone to errors. That’s why Microsoft introduced Azure Storage Mover, a managed service designed to simplify and streamline file migrations to Azure Storage. While it handles much of the heavy lifting, it does have some limitations that can impact efficiency if not addressed properly. In this article, we’ll walk you through these challenges and show practical ways to overcome each one. Azure Storage Mover is a fully managed service from Microsoft Azure that simplifies the migration of files and folders from on-premises file shares…  ( 9 min )
    ⚠️ Warning: The "Overfitting to a Single Data Point" Pitfall
    ⚠️ Warning: The "Overfitting to a Single Data Point" Pitfall In AI-powered media analysis, it's easy to fall into the trap of overemphasizing a single data point that may not be representative of the larger trend or dataset. This phenomenon is known as "overfitting to a single data point." It occurs when a model is heavily influenced by an outlier or an unusual observation, leading to inaccurate conclusions and flawed insights. For instance, consider a media analysis project where a model is trained to predict the sentiment of social media posts about a particular brand. If the dataset contains a single post with an extremely positive sentiment, the model may learn to associate the brand with an overly optimistic tone. However, this might not reflect the actual sentiment of the majority of the users, potentially leading to a biased perception of the brand's reputation. To avoid this pitfall, data scientists and media analysts must employ robust methods to validate their findings.... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )
    Jeff Su: Steal the Productivity System I Taught to 6,642 Googlers
    Steal the Productivity System I Taught to 6,642 Googlers Jeff Su breaks down his CORE workflow—a four-step hack he taught at Google that works in any tool and sticks in just two weeks. It’s all about: Capture everything the moment it pops up Organize with minimal friction Review during scheduled sessions Engage by blocking dedicated focus time By tackling every bit of workplace info (emails, meeting notes, random ideas, projects) through this loop, you unload your brain, ditch willpower struggles, and actually get stuff done. Trust the process—your to-do list will never look the same. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Como construí um Sistema de Controle Financeiro usando APENAS S3 (sem PostgreSQL!)
    TL;DR: Construí um sistema completo de gestão financeira pessoal usando apenas Object Storage (S3). Sem PostgreSQL, sem MongoDB, sem Redis. Resultado: infraestrutura de ~R$1/mês com performance surpreendente. Durante uma conversa com alguns amigos, surgiu a pergunta: "Você realmente precisa de um banco de dados para tudo?" A resposta padrão seria: "Claro! Como você vai fazer queries? E as transações? E os índices?" Mas e se... não precisássemos? E se pudéssemos construir um sistema funcional de controle financeiro usando apenas Object Storage? Spoiler: Funcionou. E funcionou bem. Como desenvolvedor, gerenciar finanças pessoais sempre foi caótico para mim: 📂 Faturas de cartão espalhadas no email 🧾 Comprovantes em pastas desorganizadas no Drive 💼 Recibos de investimentos perdidos 📊 Docu…  ( 10 min )
    Apache Doris 4.0: One Engine for Analytics, Full-Text Search, and Vector Search
    We're thrilled to announce the official release of Apache Doris 4.0—a milestone version focused on four core enhancements: 1) New AI capabilities (vector search & AI functions) 2) Enhanced full-text search 3) Improved ETL/ELT processing 4) Performance optimizations (TopN lazy materialization & SQL cache). This release truly delivers a "one-engine-fits-all" analytics experience. This release is the result of collaborative efforts from over 200 community members, with more than 9,000 improvements and fixes submitted. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to testing, reviewing, and refining this milestone version! 👉 Quick Resources: GitHub Release Page: https://github.com/apache/doris/releases Download Doris 4.0: https://doris.apache.org/download Key Highlights at a …  ( 12 min )
    Ringer Movies: The 10 Best Horror Movies of 2025
    Sean and Chris Ryan kick off by digging into all the movie news—rumors of a December trailer for Nolan’s The Odyssey, Michael Mann’s Heat II chatter, and Eva Victor joining Gilroy’s Behemoth—before lamenting how disappointing Scott Derrickson’s The Black Phone 2 turned out. They then riff on why horror feels a bit off right now, share their favorite scares of 2025, and countdown the year’s best horror flicks. After the main rundown, Alex Ross Perry hops on to break down his segment for V/H/S/Halloween, stressing that the key to making people jump is tapping into what truly scares you. The trio finishes up by unpacking the art of horror anthologies—what makes them click, which ones stand out, and why they’re the perfect playground for fear. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    CinemaSins: Everything Wrong With M3GAN 2.0 In 25 Minutes Or Less
    Everything Wrong With M3GAN 2.0 In 25 Minutes Or Less CinemaSins tears into the sequel, calling out every plot hole, cringe-worthy moment, and flat scare that makes M3GAN 2.0 a total snoozefest compared to the original. Their trademark 25-minute roast covers it all—because if you’re going to rip on a killer doll, do it in style. Of course, they’re also busy plugging their empire: hit up cinemasins.com, subscribe to TVSins, CommercialSins, and the CinemaSins Podcast Network on YouTube, throw in your two cents via their poll, or support the squad on Patreon. And don’t forget to stalk the writers and join the party on Twitter, Discord, Reddit, Instagram, and TikTok! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    CinemaSins: Everything Wrong With Every Saw Movie EVER (That We've Sinned So Far)
    TL;DR CinemaSins just dropped a mega “Everything Wrong With Every Saw Movie EVER” video, stacking up every nitpick, plot hole, and forehead-slapping moment from the entire Saw franchise. Hosted by the usual crew (Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian and Daniel), it’s classic CinemaSins humor: sharp, snarky and relentless. They’re also pushing you to dive deeper into the CinemaSins universe—hit up their site, subscribe to spin-off channels (@TVSins, @commercialsins, @cinemasinspodcastnetwork), fill out their sinful poll, back them on Patreon, or join the chaos on Discord, Reddit, Instagram and TikTok. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    CinemaSins: Everything Wrong With Frankenweenie In 14 Minutes Or Less
    Everything Wrong With Frankenweenie In 14 Minutes Or Less CinemaSins is back to “sin” Tim Burton’s Frankenstein pup now that Frankenweenie has hit theaters again—because even masterpieces deserve a few good-natured gripes. They’ve packed every quip and nitpick into a brisk 14-minute roast, all while cheekily admitting the film’s downright wonderful. Wanna catch more of their shenanigans? Cruise over to their site, linktr.ee/cinemasins, vote in their sinful poll, or back them on Patreon. And don’t forget to stalk the CinemaSins crew on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and Discord for your daily dose of movie-mocking goodness. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Mr Sunday Movies: The Alien VS Predator Series - Caravan of Garbage
    TL;DR After more than a decade of crossover hype in comics and games (plus a cheeky Predator 2 nod in ’91), we finally got live-action Alien vs. Predator films in 2004 and 2007. They have a few fun moments but ultimately don’t live up to the promise of the franchise. This video bundles two Caravan of Garbage reviews of those movies and teases a deep dive into the first four Predator films starting next week. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Postman: The Unsung Hero of Everyday API Development
    If you’ve been working with APIs for a while, you’ve probably bumped into Postman. Maybe you even used it once or twice and thought, “Okay, nice little GUI for cURL.” That’s what most people think at first. I did too. But here’s the truth: Postman isn’t just a fancy interface to send GET or POST requests. It’s an entire development environment built around how real teams actually design, test, and debug APIs. Once you understand what it can do, it’s hard to imagine building or maintaining APIs without it. Let’s go step by step—through what I like to call the “levels” of Postman use. Most developers start here. The “Request Builder” is where you replace ugly, quote-filled terminal commands with a clean, structured interface. Instead of running something like: curl -X POST https://api.exampl…  ( 10 min )
    AlgoSync — a new social media platform for developers, founders, and tech creators
    Hey everyone 👋 I’m excited to introduce AlgoSync — a new social media platform built for developers, founders, and tech creators. AlgoSync is where tech people share what they’re building, exchange ideas, open discussion, and connect with others in the industry — all in a clean, dev-focused environment. We officially launched just a few days ago, and the response has been amazing: 🚀 40+ daily active users in the first 4–5 days 🎓 Developers and top students from schools like Stanford, Berkeley, and Waterloo have already joined 🌍 Growing purely through word of mouth AlgoSync is now live (web only for now, mobile responsive). Come join the early community and be part of the conversation 👇 👉 https://www.algosyncverse.com #developers #webdev #startup #community #tech  ( 6 min )
    IntelliNode Generate HTML Pages Directly from the browser
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    Blockchain in 2025: Evolving Beyond Cryptocurrencies
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    Day 4: Inserting Data and Basic CRUD Operations
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    database
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    How to Deploy a Hardened Firezone (WireGuard) + Classic IPsec VPN on Google Cloud with Terraform 🚀
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    'Millisecond' preconfirmations make it to Ethereum via new RPC
    Ethereum mainnet transfers can reach block times in just 200 milliseconds, according to Ethereum infrastructure platform Primev when using its “FAST RPC” solution.
    Crypto bill deliberation reaches fever pitch between industry execs and US lawmakers
    The shutdown could stall progress on the crypto market structure bill, but lawmakers continue to insist that the legislation is on track.
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    Bitcoin wants to go up, but Trump’s tariffs aren’t helping: Will the admin TACO again?
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    If Bitcoin isn’t ‘crypto,’ what makes it different?
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    Gold suffered a massive $2.5 trillion market cap dip comparable to the entire Bitcoin market, showing that “safe-haven” assets are not immune to volatility.
    BNB price analysis: Here’s why bulls must hold $1K
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    China’s budget AIs are trouncing ChatGPT and Grok at crypto trading
    DeepSeek was the only AI model to generate a positive return on Wednesday, despite having the smallest development budget among its peers.
    Bitcoin price to 6X in 2026? M2 supply boom sparks COVID-19 comparisons
    Bitcoin price analysis hinted that the correlation between BTC price action and M2 money supply may end in a repeat of the late 2020 bull run.
    Open banking will keep America at the forefront of financial innovation
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    Aave DAO proposes $50M annual token buyback using DeFi revenues
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    Bitcoin risks drop toward $100K as ‘insider’ whale moves BTC to exchanges
    A mysterious whale moved $588 million in Bitcoin to exchanges, sparking fresh fears of a deeper BTC price drop that could test $100,000 support
    ‘Another nail in the coffin’ of original crypto spirit: Whales ditch self-custody for ETFs
    Wealthy Bitcoin holders are moving billions into ETFs like BlackRock’s IBIT as tax benefits and SEC rule changes drive a shift away from self-custody.
    Arthur Hayes calls for $1M Bitcoin as new Japan PM orders economic stimulus
    Hayes previously predicted that Bitcoin’s price would soar to $250,000 when the Bank of Japan pivoted to quantitative easing measures.
    Stablecoins quietly become gaming’s hidden engine: BGA report
    A new BGA report revealed that, unlike volatile play-to-earn tokens, stablecoins offer predictability, giving game studios a steadier path to long-term growth.
    FalconX acquires world’s largest crypto ETP issuer 21Shares
    The acquisition marks FalconX’s third major deal of 2025, following its purchases of crypto derivatives platform Arbelos Markets and a majority stake in Monarq.
    Bitcoin’s MVRV Ratio hints at ‘cyclical bottom’ forming below $110K
    Bitcoin’s valuation indicator showed BTC entering an “undervaluation phase” and a potential local bottom, pointing to a near-term price rebound.
    Prediction markets hit new high as Polymarket enters Sam Altman’s World
    World’s Polymarket Mini App integration came amid prediction markets surging past 2024 records, with $2 billion in weekly trading volumes.
    $19B market crash paves way for Bitcoin’s rise to $200K: Standard Chartered
    The $19 billion market crash may be a buying opportunity as dust settles in coming weeks, Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick told Cointelegraph in an exclusive interview.
    How to find coins before they get listed on Binance or Coinbase
    AI tools, onchain data and community signals are influencing how traders spot tokens before they hit major exchanges.
    Hong Kong approves its first spot Solana ETF ahead of US
    Hong Kong joins Canada, Brazil and Kazakhstan in approving a spot Solana ETF, further widening the gap with the US, which has yet to authorize one.
    Why most ‘crypto cities’ flop — and the blueprint execs say might work
    Crypto executives argue that a self-sovereign city powered by cryptographic and decentralized systems is technically possible but would be immensely challenging.
    OpenAI launches browser with a brain powered by agentic AI
    OpenAI has announced Atlas, an AI browser with agent mode that researches, automates tasks and shops online while users browse.
    Bitcoin chart is echoing the 1970s soybean bubble: Peter Brandt
    The 1970s were one of the most volatile decades in recent economic history, giving rise to a commodities boom that saw soybean prices soar, then plummet.
    Major crypto wallets raise defense network as phishers jack $400M
    MetaMask has partnered with other major crypto wallet providers to launch a real-time phishing defense network, allowing anyone to "prevent the next major phishing attack.”
    Retail crypto TXs have doubled on regulatory clarity: TRM Labs
    Most crypto activity over the last year has been tied to practical use cases such as payments, remittances and preserving value in volatile economic conditions.
    Coinbase CEO reveals 'private transactions' are coming to Base
    Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong credited the company’s acquisition of Iron Fish in March to drive the effort, though there are questions about how private the transactions really will be.
    Asia’s stock exchanges are pushing back against crypto treasuries: Report
    Top exchanges in Hong Kong, India and Australia are rejecting companies seeking to become crypto hoarders, citing shell company concerns.
    Kraken CEO hits back as banker calls stablecoin yields a ‘detriment’
    Consumers deserve the choice to earn yield on stablecoins, not be boxed into earning interest only through banks, Kraken co-CEO Dave Ripley said.
    Tether’s stablecoin touches 6.25% of the world's population, says CEO
    Tether has notched its 500 millionth user of its USDT stablecoin, an achievement its CEO Paolo Ardoino said is “likely the biggest financial inclusion achievement in history.”
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    Reebok Launches Its Own Smart Ring; Retails For US$249
    Reebok has launched its first fitness-focused wearable, the Reebok Smart Ring. Made in collaboration with F45 Training, the device is made from titanium and is equipped with various sensors to help keep track of all of the user’s metrics. What makes this wearable unique, though, is that it combines all of these different metrics into […] The post Reebok Launches Its Own Smart Ring; Retails For US$249 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Prepaid SIM Card Registrations To Be Limited To Two Per Telco For Malaysians
    The government is planning to introduce new limits for prepaid SIM card registrations. For Malaysians, registrations will be capped at two per telco. Meanwhile, foreigners will only be able to register for two prepaid SIM cards in total. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching explained that this change is meant to combat online fraud and […] The post Prepaid SIM Card Registrations To Be Limited To Two Per Telco For Malaysians appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Secretlab Launches New Magnus Evo Desk; Starts From RM2,699
    Secretlab officially added a new piece of techware furniture to its Magnus lineup in the form of the Evo Sit-to-Stand desk. The desk is essentially a reengineering of the original desk, and features a more streamlined design and aesthetic. As a start, the rear of the new Magnus Evo desk is now a full-sized piece […] The post Secretlab Launches New Magnus Evo Desk; Starts From RM2,699 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Samsung Project Moohan Is Officially Galaxy XR; Costs US$1,799.99
    Samsung has had its MR headset, codenamed Project Moohan, in the works for quite awhile. Now, the product is finally out in the open, with a new name attached as it goes on shelves. In keeping with the company’s naming convention, the headset is simply called the Galaxy XR, confirming a prior leak. Inside, the […] The post Samsung Project Moohan Is Officially Galaxy XR; Costs US$1,799.99 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )
    COROS Apex 4 Arriving In Malaysia On 24 October 2025; Starts From RM2,099
    COROS has announced the arrival of its latest multi-sport GPS watch, the Apex 4. According to the brand, the new generation model brings upgraded materials, smarter navigation, and improved durability built for the harshest mountain environments. The Apex 4 is constructed from Grade 5 titanium and protected by sapphire glass, along with reinforced lugs and […] The post COROS Apex 4 Arriving In Malaysia On 24 October 2025; Starts From RM2,099 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Apple Reportedly Delays Foldable iPad Launch To 2029
    When it comes to foldables, one can say that Apple is pretty late to the party, though not for a lack of trying. The bitten fruit brand is reportedly looking to launch its first foldable iPhone soonish, but a smartphone is not the only folding device in the works right now. Rumours of a foldable […] The post Apple Reportedly Delays Foldable iPad Launch To 2029 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas AI Browser Now Available Globally
    After months of waiting, OpenAI’s new AI browser is here. Announced back in July, ChatGPT Atlas allows you to browse the internet like usual or ask the integrated chatbot to do it for you, among other things. In the official live stream that debuted the browser, ChatGPT Atlas’ best feature is said to be its […] The post OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas AI Browser Now Available Globally appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Meta Introduces New Anti-Scam Features Across WhatsApp, Messenger, Facebook, And Instagram
    Meta has rolled out several new safety tools across its platforms. These new additions, now available on WhatsApp, Messenger, Facebook and Instagram, are built on the tech giant’s broader initiative to enhance platform safety by using proactive warnings, AI-driven detection, and simplified security controls to help users stay protected against evolving online scams. On WhatsApp, […] The post Meta Introduces New Anti-Scam Features Across WhatsApp, Messenger, Facebook, And Instagram appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    ShopeePay Launches ShopeePay Invest With iFAST Capital Collaboration
    ShopeePay has launched a couple of insurance-related products within the year. Today, the company has announced the launch of something else. It’s called ShopeePay Invest, which is a pretty self-explanatory name. As you’d expect, the company claims that its offering is “an intuitive and simplified way for Malaysians to kick start their investment journey”. The […] The post ShopeePay Launches ShopeePay Invest With iFAST Capital Collaboration appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    realme GT 8 Lineup Debuts In China With Ricoh GR Imaging System
    After much teasing, realme has officially launched its latest smartphones in China. The GT 8 series consists of a base model, as well as a Pro variant with an interchangeable camera housing. Starting with the GT 8 Pro, it features a 6.79-inch 1,440p AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of […] The post realme GT 8 Lineup Debuts In China With Ricoh GR Imaging System appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 37 min )
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    Kai-Fu Lee's brutal assessment: America is already losing the AI hardware war to China
    China is on track to dominate consumer artificial intelligence applications and robotics manufacturing within years, but the United States will maintain its substantial lead in enterprise AI adoption and cutting-edge research, according to Kai-Fu Lee, one of the world's most prominent AI scientists and investors. In a rare, unvarnished assessment delivered via video link from Beijing to the TED AI conference in San Francisco Tuesday, Lee — a former executive at Apple, Microsoft, and Google who now runs both a major venture capital firm and his own AI company — laid out a technology landscape splitting along geographic and economic lines, with profound implications for both commercial competition and national security. "China's robotics has the advantage of having integrated AI into much lo…
    Simplifying the AI stack: The key to scalable, portable intelligence from cloud to edge
    Presented by Arm A simpler software stack is the key to portable, scalable AI across cloud and edge. AI is now powering real-world applications, yet fragmented software stacks are holding it back. Developers routinely rebuild the same models for different hardware targets, losing time to glue code instead of shipping features. The good news is that a shift is underway. Unified toolchains and optimized libraries are making it possible to deploy models across platforms without compromising performance. Yet one critical hurdle remains: software complexity. Disparate tools, hardware-specific optimizations, and layered tech stacks continue to bottleneck progress. To unlock the next wave of AI innovation, the industry must pivot decisively away from siloed development and toward streamlined, e…
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    Introducing: the body issue
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Introducing: the body issue We’re thrilled to share the latest edition of MIT Technology Review magazine, digging into the future of the human body, and how it could change in the years ahead…  ( 21 min )
    3 Things Stephanie Arnett is into right now
    Dungeon Crawler Carl, by Matt Dinniman This science fiction book series confronted me with existential questions like “Are we alone in the universe?” and “Do I actually like LitRPG??” (LitRPG—which stands for “literary role-playing game”—is a relatively new genre that merges the conventions of computer RPGs with those of science fiction and fantasy novels.) In…  ( 17 min )
    Dispatch: Partying at one of Africa’s largest AI gatherings
    It’s late August in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, and people are filling a large hall at one of Africa’s biggest gatherings of minds in AI and machine learning. The room is draped in white curtains, and a giant screen blinks with videos created with generative AI. A classic East African folk song by the Tanzanian singer…  ( 19 min )
    Job titles of the future: AI embryologist
    Embryologists are the scientists behind the scenes of in vitro fertilization who oversee the development and selection of embryos, prepare them for transfer, and maintain the lab environment. They’ve been a critical part of IVF for decades, but their job has gotten a whole lot busier in recent years as demand for the fertility treatment…  ( 19 min )
    Inside the archives of the NASA Ames Research Center
    At the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, surrounded by the tech giants Google, Apple, and Microsoft, sits the historic NASA Ames Research Center. Its rich history includes a grab bag of fascinating scientific research involving massive wind tunnels, experimental aircraft, supercomputing, astrobiology, and more. Founded in 1939 as a West Coast lab for the…  ( 19 min )

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    Kadena blames 'market conditions' as founding team exits, tanking token
    The team behind the Kadena blockchain said it is no longer able to continue business operations and will cease maintenance of the network immediately.
    Maple Finance stablecoins debut on Aave’s onchain lending markets
    The partnership links Aave’s liquidity with Maple Finance’s institutional credit pools, introducing yield-bearing stablecoins to Aave's lending markets.
    Ocean Protocol’s team faces $250K bounty after $120M crypto dump allegations
    While Ocean Protocol denied the allegations, onchain data points to an Ocean Protocol-linked multisignature wallet converting about 661 million Ocean tokens into 286 million FET.
    Ethereum enters final testnet phase ahead of Dec. 3 Fusaka upgrade
    The cap on individual transactions aims to improve block efficiency, reduce DoS risks and lay the groundwork for parallel execution in future upgrades like Glamsterdam.
    Bitcoin rally to $114K highlights futures traders’ improving confidence
    Crypto futures traders are returning to the market and opening fresh positions as Bitcoin, SOL, and ETH rallied into overhead resistance levels today.
    Bitcoin whale opens $235M BTC short, after netting $200M from market crash
    The $11 billion Bitcoin whale made millions in profit from last week’s crypto market crash and continues betting on more downside.
    Galaxy Digital reports $505M Q3 profit on trading surge, institutional demand
    Galaxy Digital reported higher quarterly profit as trading volumes increased 140%, reflecting stronger institutional activity in crypto markets.
    SharpLink adds 19,000 ETH, lifting holdings to $3.5B as companies buy the dip
    SharpLink increased its ETH holdings following a $76.5 million raise, with staking rewards topping $23 million since its treasury launch in June.
    Don’t let your Bitcoin die with you — here’s how to prepare before it’s too late
    It is essential to secure your BTC, altcoins and NFTs with a crypto inheritance plan that safeguards keys and simplifies wealth transfer for heirs.
    Bitcoin whales quietly embrace BlackRock ETF following SEC rule change
    Bitcoin’s biggest holders are moving billions into ETFs like BlackRock’s IBIT, signaling a new phase of institutional adoption.
    Fed mulls ‘skinny’ payment accounts to open rails for fintech, crypto firms
    Industry watchers welcomed the idea of “skinny” master accounts as another sign of the end of crypto’s banking troubles, in what insiders describe as “Operation Chokepoint 2.0.”
    Andrew Cuomo’s crypto Hail Mary unlikely to give an edge over Mamdani
    As the New York mayor’s race draws to a culmination, Andrew Cuomo has developed a crypto and AI strategy for the city.
    California just drew the line between crypto and cash: Here’s why it matters
    California’s SB 822 ends forced crypto sell-offs and requires holders to send in-kind transfers of unclaimed crypto to the state, promoting stronger consumer rights.
    Bitcoin taps $110K as BTC price diverges from 5% gold correction
    Bitcoin returned to $110,000 after bouncing at the weekend's CME futures gap, contrasting with 5.5% daily losses and a potential double top for gold.
    How Batched Threshold Encryption could end extractive MEV and make DeFi fair again
    BTE offers epochless, constant-size decryption shares (as small as 48 bytes) that can help layer-2 rollups to achieve pending transaction privacy.
    Fake social media accounts: The rise of Cointelegraph impersonators, explained
    Fake “Cointelegraph” accounts are scamming crypto users. Learn how to spot impostors, verify identities and stay protected in 2025.
    Binance’s $33M charity gift becomes Malta’s political minefield
    Malta’s Finance Minister Clyde Caruana backed a government-run charity’s decision to reject a now $33 million Binance donation due to reputational concerns.
    The P2E apocalypse is gaming’s best news
    Play-to-earn gaming’s collapse isn’t a crisis; it’s a necessary reset that will force developers to prioritize fun over financial extraction mechanics.
    Will Solana price bounce below $180? Double bottom hints at 40% rally
    Solana price data strongly suggests that the recent correction to $174 was a buy-the-dip opportunity as traders eye a rally to $250.
    Coinbase bets on ICO comeback with $375M Echo deal
    Echo, a crowdfunding platform whose first fundraising project was Ethena, has been acquired by Coinbase after less than two years of operation.
    ‘Keep pace’ or fall behind: CryptoUK says US-aligned rules key to UK crypto revival
    The Bank of England is launching a consultation on new stablecoin rules that closely mirror the US’s approach to fiat-pegged crypto assets.
    Bitcoin crash to $104K was ‘flush,’ not crypto cycle ‘failure’
    Bitcoin’s four-day crash has initiated a healthy reset among investors, with momentum limited until long-term holders stop selling their BTC, according to Glassnode.
    SpaceX moves $257M in Bitcoin, reignites questions over its crypto play
    The SpaceX-labelled wallets made their second large-scale Bitcoin transfer in three months, raising speculation of a sale as the company faces growing competition.
    Argo’s creditor grabs 87.5% stake in struggling miner in bold takeover move
    Argo Blockchain will delist from the London Stock Exchange after its main creditor, Growler Mining, seized control through a debt-for-equity swap.
    How to use Grok 4 for smarter crypto research before you invest
    Turn social hype into smart signals with Grok 4: scan sentiment, summarize fundamentals and confirm onchain data before investing.
    Ethereum fails again above $4K as traders grow frustrated with shakeouts
    Ether ran into resistance at $4,000 as the absence of new buyers and weak spot Ethereum flows threatened ETH price dropping to $3,100 next.
    Crypto, Fintech push back against banks’ war on open banking
    The Blockchain Association, Crypto Council for Innovation and fintech allies urged the CFPB to finalize an open banking rule ensuring consumers, not banks, control their data.
    Bitcoin eyes CME gap below as BTC price dips 2.5%, risks $100K collapse
    Bitcoin price dropped 2.5% on Tuesday in an attempt to fill the latest weekend CME futures gap, while traders warned that $100,000 could fail as support.
    US political turmoil tests ‘institutional confidence’ as crypto ETFs bleed
    The outflows came as “No Kings” protests swept across the US amid a prolonged government shutdown and political division, deepening market risk aversion.
    ‘Corpo chains’ doomed unless they embrace crypto’s ethos: StarkWare CEO
    StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson said corporate blockchains will help with mainstream adoption, but long term, they will be abandoned if they try to retain control.
    Canadian province to ban new crypto mining connections
    British Columbia is moving to ban new crypto mining connections to protect its Hydro power grid. For years, analysts have argued this is the wrong approach.
    How to turn crypto headlines into trade signals with ChatGPT
    Crypto traders can use ChatGPT to decode crypto headlines and generate actionable trade setups — fast, flexible and surprisingly accurate (subject to human verification).
    Coinbase splashes $25M to revive a podcast from the last bull run
    Coinbase has paid $25 million for an NFT that compels the once popular crypto podcast UpOnly to restart. Bull market vibes anyone?
    Polygon boss says he's been 'questioning his loyalty' toward Ethereum
    Polygon’s Sandeep Nailwal slammed the Ethereum community for underappreciating Polygon’s role in the Ethereum ecosystem, prompting a response from Vitalik Buterin.
    Coinbase to US: Embrace blockchain if you want to fight crime on it
    Chief legal officer Paul Grewal said in his letter to the US Treasury Department that money laundering schemes have become increasingly sophisticated and law enforcement needs advanced technologies to counter them.
    Crypto’s next bear market will have a brand-new trigger: Willy Woo
    Analyst Willy Woo warned the next crypto bear market could be driven by a business cycle downturn, last seen in 2008, before Bitcoin was invented.
    US gov shutdown ‘likely’ to end this week: Trump adviser
    White House adviser Kevin Hassett says the US government shutdown will likely end this week, which could restart crypto regulatory progress.
    Dogecoin’s House of Doge bets on Italian soccer underdog
    Dogecoin Foundation’s commercial arm has acquired a majority stake in US Triestina 1918 in a push for broader DOGE adoption, starting with sports.
    BitMine's Lee says Ether's 'price dislocation' is a signal to buy
    BitMine chairman Tom Lee said he expects Ethereum to enter a supercycle, making the current price an attractive risk vs reward purchase.
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    The `concerns/` Folder: A Loom of Architecture or a Digital Junk Drawer?
    Every seasoned Rails developer remembers the first time they opened a mature codebase. You navigate through the familiar models/, controllers/, and views/ with a sense of order. Then, you see it: the concerns/ folder. You open it with a mix of hope and trepidation. What lies within? A collection of elegant, reusable modules that sing with single responsibility? Or a chaotic pile of Notifiable, Taggable, SoftDeletable, and ThatThingWeNeededForTheMarketingReport? This folder is more than just a directory; it's a Rorschach test for your application's architecture. It's a journey from the blissful ignorance of "just extract it!" to the hard-won wisdom of intentional design. Let's reframe this not as a debate, but as an artisan's guide to sculpting with concerns. concerns/ Introduced as a for…  ( 9 min )
    🚀 Leveling Up with Supabase RPC — My “Sell Honey” Transaction Journey
    This week, I implemented a new feature for our beekeeping management platform 🐝: deduct the sold amount from the batch table and record the sale in a separate sold_honey table — atomically. At first, I planned to try doing this with two Supabase SDK calls: await supabase.from('honey_batches').update(...); await supabase.from('sold_honey').insert(...); But then I realized the problem — What if the first succeeds but the second fails? 😬 So I thought a lot and finally discovered a better way: Supabase RPC (Remote Procedure Call). I wrote a Postgres function (sell_honey()) that: Locks the batch row (FOR UPDATE) to prevent race conditions Validates available stock Deducts weight from the honey batch Inserts a record into sold_honey Runs all of this in one transaction — if anything fails, it…  ( 7 min )
    Methods and Functions in Java
    This post is part of the "Java Backend Development: Zero to Hero" series Java is an object-oriented programming language that follows a structured approach to coding. One key component of Java programming is methods (functions in some contexts). Methods help ensure code reusability, modularity, and maintainability. In this blog, we will explore methods in Java, their types, and the best practices for writing efficient methods. A method in Java is a block of code that performs a specific task. It is defined using a specific structure that includes a name, return type, parameters (optional), and method body. access_modifier return_type method_name(parameter_list) { // Method body (logic to be executed) return value; // (Only required if return_type is not void) } Use our …  ( 12 min )
    It's Okay If Your Biggest Hobby Isn't Coding
    For the longest time, I kinda felt like a fraud. I'd browse LinkedIn, Threads, Instagram, X, Dev.to and all sorts and see posts like "I built a full-stack AI app in a weekend!" I'd listen to colleagues talk about their elaborate side projects. The unspoken message was clear: a real developer codes for fun. A real developer is always learning the next thing, always building. And I... wasn't. After eight hours of solving problems, writing code, and staring at a screen, the last thing I wanted to do was more of the same. I'd force myself sometimes, opening my laptop with a sense of dread, only to produce low-quality code and feel even worse. I thought this meant I wasn't "passionate" enough. I thought I was falling behind. Then, I hit a wall. I was stuck on a gnarly backend problem for days. …  ( 8 min )
    Crea tu propio chat con Claude en AWS Bedrock usando AWS CDK (guía paso a paso para principiantes)
    🎯 Objetivo Desplegar desde cero una demo serverless de chat con Claude 3.5 (Anthropic) en AWS Bedrock, usando AWS CDK con Python. Ideal si estás empezando con AWS, IaC (Infrastructure as Code) o simplemente quieres experimentar con IA generativa dentro del ecosistema AWS. Un mini proyecto que crea: Una Lambda que llama al modelo Claude 3.5 Sonnet en Bedrock. Un API Gateway que expone la Lambda vía /chat. Un sitio web estático (S3) con un pequeño chat frontend. Todo desplegado automáticamente con AWS CDK (Python). Antes de empezar, asegúrate de tener: Una cuenta AWS con acceso al modelo de Bedrock habilitado. Ve a: Bedrock Console → Model access → Enable anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620 Región recomendada: us-east-1 AWS CDK instalado: npm install -g aws-cdk Credenciales c…  ( 8 min )
    Understanding Model Evaluation in Lead Scoring: A Practical Walkthrough
    In this project, we explored model evaluation metrics using a Lead Scoring dataset. The goal was to identify which factors most influence lead conversion and evaluate how well our model can predict them. Below are the key concepts and lessons learned throughout the assignment. A lead scoring model helps businesses identify which leads (potential customers) are most likely to convert. By assigning a score to each lead, sales teams can focus their efforts where it matters most — improving conversion rates and efficiency. In our dataset, the target variable (converted) indicates whether a lead converted (1) or not (0). The features included data such as: lead_score number_of_courses_viewed interaction_count annual_income Before modeling, we performed crucial preprocessing steps: Handling Miss…  ( 7 min )
    The Proxy Pattern: A Masterpiece of Control and Illusion in Node.js
    Every great application begins with a simple, honest object. It does its job, it tells the truth, and it asks for little in return. It’s the UserService that fetches data, the Image that renders itself, the API that returns a response. But as our systems grow from humble scripts to sprawling architectures, this honesty becomes a liability. A naïve UserService can buckle under a million requests. A direct Image load can freeze a UI. A raw API call can be a gaping security hole. We need a guardian. A diplomat. An illusionist. We need the Proxy Pattern. This isn't just another Gang of Four entry. For the senior engineer, this is a journey in architectural elegance. Let's frame it not as a dry tutorial, but as the creation of a masterpiece in three acts. The Problem: Your ExpensiveDatabaseServ…  ( 10 min )
    Spooky CSS Scene
    This is a submission for Frontend Challenge - Halloween Edition, CSS Art. Classic Trick or Treat in the Neighborhood - Jack o Laterns, Pumpkins, Ghosts, a Full Moon and some bats. I thought about the scene, described it carefully, and then had some help from AI when implementing it. Finally, I converted it to HAML, which is really convienient when using codepen.  ( 6 min )
    Building My First ML Data Pipeline: Three Days, One Deployed Dashboard, and a Lesson About Letting Data Drive Business Questions
    I just finished my first complete machine learning project—a renewable energy investment analysis dashboard that's now live on Streamlit Cloud. Three days of work. 181,915 rows of data. And one really important lesson: your initial business problem is probably wrong. I'm a software engineer learning ML with Claude designing my course. This project clarified a lot about how data science work actually happens. I started with a plan: build a tool to help optimize fossil fuel plant modernization schedules based on renewable production patterns. Sounded reasonable. Turned out to be impossible with my data. I had a renewable energy dataset covering 52 countries from 2010-2022. Six energy types. Good coverage. But after loading it into the interactive EDA dashboard I'd built the previous week, re…  ( 10 min )
    Implementing Dark Mode in a React App
    Author: Samantha Laine King Last Updated: October 2025 This guide walks through adding a clean, accessible Dark Mode toggle to a React application using Tailwind CSS and localStorage. It covers setup, theme persistence, and best practices for accessibility. Tailwind provides built-in dark mode support. In your tailwind.config.js file, enable class mode so users can manually toggle it: // tailwind.config.js export default { darkMode: 'class', theme: { extend: {}, }, plugins: [], } This allows you to switch themes by adding or removing the dark class on the root element. We’ll use a custom React hook to manage theme state and persist it in localStorage. // useDarkMode.ts import { useEffect, useState } from 'react' export default function useDarkMode() { const [theme, set…  ( 7 min )
    An Exploration of the Commercial Iceberg Catalog Ecosystem
    Get Data Lakehouse Books: Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide Apache Polaris: The Defintive Guide Architecting an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse The Apache Iceberg Digest: Vol. 1 Lakehouse Community: Join the Data Lakehouse Community Data Lakehouse Blog Roll OSS Community Listings Dremio Lakehouse Developer Hub Apache Iceberg has quickly become the table format of choice for building open, flexible, and high-performance data lakehouses. It solves long-standing issues around schema evolution, ACID transactions, and engine interoperability. Enabling a shared, governed data layer across diverse compute environments. But while the table format itself is open and standardized, the catalog layer, the system responsible for tracking and exposing table metadata, is where key decisions begin to shape yo…  ( 17 min )
    Simply Order (Part 5) — Hands-On: Building the Outbox Pattern for Reliable Event
    This is the fifth article in our series, where we design a simple order solution for a hypothetical company called Simply Order. The company expects high traffic and needs a resilient, scalable, and distributed order system. In the previous articles: Simply Order (Part 1) Distributed Transactions in Microservices: Why 2PC Doesn’t Fit and How Sagas Help Simply Order (Part 2) — Designing and Implementing the Saga Workflow with Temporal Simply Order (Part 3) — Linking It All Together: Connecting Services and Watching Temporal in Action Simply Order (Part 4) — Reliable Events with the Outbox Pattern (Concepts) We built the core services — Order, Payment, and Inventory — and discussed different approaches for handling distributed transactions across multiple services. Then, we designed and impl…  ( 10 min )
    Automata Alchemists: Transmuting Reinforcement Learning into State Machines by Arvind Sundararajan
    Automata Alchemists: Transmuting Reinforcement Learning into State Machines Tired of hand-coding complex state machines? Imagine a world where your machine learning model automatically infers and implements them! What if we could leverage AI to build AI? The future of program synthesis might be closer than you think. Think of a reinforcement learning agent exploring an environment, learning optimal actions to maximize a reward. We can repurpose that learned behavior to define the state transitions of an automaton. Instead of rewarding specific actions, we reward reaching desired states or completing specific sequences of actions. The result is an automated process to build Finite State Machines that execute deterministic sequences. We essentially train an AI to become a DFA. The agent ex…  ( 7 min )
    Configurar un CDN gratuito con GitHub y jsDelivr
    ¿Necesitas servir archivos CSS o JavaScript desde un CDN pero no quieres pagar por servicios de terceros? Existe una solución simple y gratuita que aprovecha GitHub y jsDelivr. Cuando desarrollas aplicaciones web, es común necesitar: Compartir hojas de estilo CSS entre múltiples proyectos Servir archivos estáticos con baja latencia global Cachear recursos de forma eficiente Versionar tus assets de manera confiable Los CDN tradicionales pueden ser costosos o requerir configuración compleja. Pero hay una alternativa mejor. jsDelivr es un CDN gratuito que puede servir archivos directamente desde repositorios de GitHub. No requiere registro, configuración ni costo alguno. Gratis y sin límites para proyectos open source Red global de servidores con baja latencia Caché automático para mejorar el…  ( 7 min )
    FastMCP + Claude Desktop: When Optional[X] Type Hints Break Validation
    Your MCP server works perfectly. Python tests all green. You deploy to staging, connect Claude Desktop, and immediately hit this error: Input validation error: '[16]' is not valid under any of the given schemas You try different formats. Arrays, integers, strings. All fail. Same cryptic message every time. I spent two hours debugging this evening. Turns out there's a mismatch between how FastMCP's Python client handles optional parameters and what Claude Desktop sends over the wire. I was building an MCP server for a RAG system. Tried to create a document with a project_id: create_document( title="Test Document", content="Some content", project_id=16 # Integer, seems reasonable ) Error. Tried the array format for tags: create_code_artifact( title="Test Code", code="p…  ( 8 min )
    Mastering JSON the Go Way
    One of the things I love about Go is how practical it is when dealing with JSON. The encoding/json package provides two main ways to work with JSON: - In-memory (Marshal/Unmarshal) - Stream-based (Encoder/Decoder) Let’s break it down. 1. Marshal and Unmarshal — for small or simple data These are the most common functions when your JSON fits comfortably in memory. ▶️ Go → JSON (Marshal) You convert a Go struct, map, or slice into JSON. type User struct { Name string `json:"name"` Email string `json:"email"` } user := User{"Hugo", "hugo@example.com"} data, err := json.Marshal(user) if err != nil { log.Fatal(err) } fmt.Println(string(data)) Output: {"name":"Hugo","email":"hugo@example.com"} Use Marshal when: You already have a Go object in memory. You want to send or save it a…  ( 7 min )
    I Built a Tool to Turn Any SQL Dump File into a Live Database in Seconds
    Hey everyone, If you're a developer, you've probably been in this situation: a client sends you a database_dump.sql file, or you need to set up a local copy of a production database for testing. The usual process is tedious: Install the correct database server (Postgres? MySQL?) Create a new user and database Figure out the right command-line flags to import the .sql file Hope there are no version conflicts It's a frustrating 15-minute detour from the work you actually want to do. I got tired of this workflow, so I built a solution right into my app, FormPipeDB. It's a feature that allows you to take an entire SQL script—CREATE TABLE statements, INSERT INTO statements, and all—and turn it into a live, fully manageable database just by pasting it into a textbox. Here's how it works: Click "Import SQL..." Paste your entire SQL script. Click "Import Database." That's it. The app parses the script, creates all the tables, defines schemas, populates the data, and even builds foreign key relationships for you. You go from a static .sql file to a fully interactive database you can edit and query visually in less than a minute. This has been a game-changer for my workflow, especially for: Faster Prototyping: Instantly spin up a backend from an existing schema. Easy Debugging: Quickly load a snapshot of production data to test against. Client Work: Set up a database for a client project without any server configuration. The app is called FormPipeDB. I'm on a mission to get my first 100 paid users, so I'm running a $99 lifetime deal. I'd love for the dev.to community to check it out and give me honest feedback. You can try it at formpipedb.com. Thanks for reading!  ( 7 min )
    From Impostor Syndrome to Mentorship: How “WHAT” Shaped My Growth as an Engineer
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    Alle paar Monate liest man dieselbe Schlagzeile: „Mass Adoption steht vor der Tür.“ Doch sobald man eine typische Web3-App wirklich benutzt, wird schnell klar, warum wir noch weit davon entfernt sind. Die UX im Kryptobereich ist nach wie vor zersplittert, und genau hier können wir Entwickler ansetzen. Schon einfachste Aktionen bestehen aktuell aus zu vielen einzelnen Schritten: mehrere Wallets mehrere Chains unerwartete Gas Fees Bridges, Swaps, Signatur-Pop-ups, Approvals externe On-Ramps und Off-Ramps Für neue User ist das keine „dezentrale Freiheit“. Es ist ein Hindernisparcours aus Reibungspunkten. Was die Nutzer wirklich wollen (Spoiler: Nicht mehr Features) Sie wollen: ✅ Onboarding in einem Flow Wenn eine normale Banking-App so funktionieren würde wie ein durchschnittliches dApp-Interface, würde sie niemand benutzen. Es gibt aber positive Entwicklungen Fairerweise: Das Ökosystem macht Fortschritte. Account Abstraction setzt sich durch mehr menschenlesbare Transaktionen integrierte Fiat-On-Ramps (Dienste wie MoonPay lösen zumindest ein großes Hindernis) Wallets, die endlich UX statt nur „Power Features“ priorisieren Zum ersten Mal sehen wir Web3-Produkte, die sich wie echte Produkte anfühlen — nicht wie Prototypen. Wie Entwickler echte Adoption voranbringen können Wir sollten uns fokussieren auf: Komplexität abstrahieren (Kette verbergen, Aktion in den Vordergrund) Fehlbedienungen abfedern (Warnungen, Simulationen, Guardrails) Für Nicht-Techniker zuerst designen Die ersten 5 Minuten perfektionieren (Onboarding entscheidet alles) Die nächste Nutzerwelle wird nicht von der besten Technologie gewonnen, sondern von der reibungslosesten Nutzererfahrung.  ( 6 min )
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    🚀 From DevOps Executors to Platform Enablers
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    Daily Artificial Intelligence Digest - Oct 21, 2025
    AI Model Developments & Applications Anthropic's Claude AI is expanding its capabilities to include advanced code understanding and generation, signifying progress in AI's ability to interact with and produce complex programming. Meanwhile, NVIDIA continues to push the boundaries of AI applications, particularly in Level 4 autonomous driving, integrating sophisticated AI for high-autonomy vehicles. The demand for powerful AI processing is driving innovations in infrastructure and resource management. NVIDIA is partnering with Google Cloud to accelerate enterprise AI and industrial digitalization, leveraging cloud capabilities for broader adoption. Concurrently, companies like Alibaba are achieving significant efficiency gains by implementing new GPU pooling systems, drastically reducing reliance on NVIDIA GPUs for training and inference. The emergence of powerful generative AI models like OpenAI's Sora is sparking critical conversations across society and industries. Concerns are being raised regarding the potential for Sora to generate deepfakes and the broader implications for privacy and misinformation. The technology's impact on creative professions is also under scrutiny, with figures like Bryan Cranston highlighting Sora's effects on SAG-AFTRA and discussions intensifying about the future trajectory and strategic challenges for major AI developers like OpenAI itself.  ( 6 min )
    Terraform with AI and Github Copilot
    Creating terraform or other infrastructure as code for a new project can be daunting for some. This shows how you can easily crank out a new deployment to meet your requirements using Github copilot prompt files and a few free MCP servers. For the heck of it, we will also convert between two totally different cloud providers to deploy the same infrastructure. Github copilot is getting more powerful with each update and I've been enjoying using it quite a bit to write quick scripts and even initializing whole project repositories for me. But I've never been very impressed with it (or any other LLM's) ability to create solid terraform. I've been exploring model context protocol (MCP) servers quite a bit lately and figured perhaps they can augment an agent with enough additional capabilities …  ( 13 min )
    CSS Grid Layout: Building Two-Dimensional Web Layouts with Ease
    Modern websites need to look great on all devices, and developers need layout tools that can handle complexity without chaos. While Flexbox is fantastic for one-dimensional layouts, it starts to feel limited when you need to structure both rows and columns at once. That’s where CSS Grid Layout comes in—a powerful, grid-based system for crafting two-dimensional layouts. CSS Grid Layout is a modern CSS module that gives you control over both rows and columns at the same time. Think of it as creating a blueprint—a grid made up of intersecting lines—where you can neatly place items wherever you want. Instead of battling floats or relying on nested flexboxes, Grid allows you to describe your layout in a declarative way: The browser does the heavy lifting. The code is cleaner and easier to maint…  ( 8 min )
    Day 3: Creating Your First Database and Understanding Schema
    Day 3: Creating Your First Database and Understanding Schema Now that PostgreSQL is installed, let's dive into creating databases and understanding their structure! A database is a container that holds related data organized into tables. Think of it as a digital filing cabinet where each drawer (table) contains specific types of information. -- Connect to PostgreSQL psql -U postgres -- Create a new database CREATE DATABASE my_first_db; -- List all databases \l -- Connect to the new database \c my_first_db Open pgAdmin Right-click on "Databases" under your server Select "Create" → "Database" Enter name: my_first_db Click "Save" Schemas A schema is a namespace within a database. Every database has a default public schema. -- View all schemas \dn -- Create a new schema CREATE SCHEMA…  ( 8 min )
    Inside the AWS US-East-1 Outage: Why DNS Failure Triggered a Global Cloud Crisis
    What Really Happened in the AWS US-East-1 Outage and Why It Was So Bad: An Initial Writeup Based on AWS Communications While many tech professionals have detailed AWS’s recent US-East-1 outage, my view is shaped by extensive experience managing DNS outages in on-premises environments. This writeup is an initial analysis based on AWS’s official statements and public information. DNS outages are a fundamental failure point in any distributed system. No provider, including AWS, can fully eliminate DNS risk. Yet in on-prem environments, DNS disruptions—even with tight application dependencies—usually recover fast and stay localized, enabling quick service restoration. AWS operates at hyperscale—millions of interdependent APIs, services, and control planes deeply coupled and globally dispers…  ( 9 min )
    Automating Code Reviews with Junie by JetBrains
    Junie is a new power and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) that helps the developers to create, review and analyze code to improve the quality and avoid common issues that sometimes we cannot see during the development process. Junie is integrated in all the IDEs offered by JetBrains for this demo. We will use Rider and also a C# code related to a simple api that uses the minimal api template provided by dotnet. I created a new branch and I commited some changes that include bad practices and issues. Here is the list of issues: Hardcode id used for testing proposal id = 1; //testing with item 1 bad formatted code (this code looks like Python) if (region is null) { return Results.NotFound(); } Some unuseful or innecesary conditions: if (!isValidSort) { if …  ( 7 min )
    Understanding Rate Limiting — Keeping APIs Fair, Fast, and Friendly
    When we build APIs or services that accept frequent requests — like a website analytics tracker, login endpoint, or public data API — we eventually face one of the oldest scaling problems on the web: what if someone calls it too often? That’s where rate limiting comes in. Rate limiting is the practice of controlling how many times a user (or client) can perform a certain action within a defined time window. It protects your system from: Accidental overloads (like retry storms) Misbehaving scripts or bots Denial-of-service attempts Excessive costs (for APIs that bill per request) In short: you decide what “too much” means, and then enforce it gently but firmly. Every rate-limiting strategy is built around three questions: Who are we limiting? (A user account, API key, IP address, browser…  ( 8 min )
    Andrew Huang: Beautiful new music making environment! (GRM Atelier)
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    Slaydover: Responsive Overlay & Drawer Component for Vue and Nuxt
    Slaydover: A responsive overlay component for Vue 3 and Nuxt that adjusts position based on screen breakpoints. Key features: 📱 Position changes by breakpoint (e.g., bottom on mobile, right on desktop) 👆 Swipe-to-close gestures thatmatch the entry direction 🎯 Works from all four sides with configurable breakpoints ⚡ Custom animation speeds and overlay styling 🔒 Smart scroll detection prevents gesture conflicts Works great for navigation drawers, shopping carts, and filter panels that need different behavior across device sizes. Simple API with v-model binding and position strings like "bottom md:right". 👉 Blog Post 👉 GitHub Repo 👉 Live Demo  ( 6 min )
    How to Structure Your Spring Boot Project for Clean, Scalable Code
    Wondering how to organize your Spring Boot project like a pro? This guide breaks down the essential packages you need to build maintainable, scalable, and readable applications. When you start a Spring Boot project, it’s easy to just throw classes anywhere. But as your app grows, messy structure leads to: Hard-to-find files Confusing business logicHere’s a breakdown of the most common packages in a Spring Boot project, why they exist, and how to use them effectively. Duplicate code and bugs A clean project structure separates responsibilities, makes collaboration easier, and prepares your app for future scaling. Here’s a breakdown of the most common packages in a Spring Boot project, why they exist, and how to use them effectively. The entities package contains classes that map directly to…  ( 7 min )
    Understanding the Repomix Compress Feature
    Hi, today I want to talk about how I expanded my CLI tool’s functionality by analyzing another similar open-source project, Repomix. Before diving into the code, I wanted to get a sense of what the project actually did, so I started with the web version. The visual interface helped me understand its features a lot faster than just staring at files full of unfamiliar code. After experimenting with the web version, I noticed several useful options: you could compress code, remove comments, and strip empty lines. These features seemed really practical since I often use my own repository packaging tool for personal projects, and even after packaging, there’s usually a lot of irrelevant content left. I really liked how Repomix handled this problem, so I decided to see how it implemented these f…  ( 7 min )
    Integración PayPal-NEQUI: Análisis Técnico y Arquitectura de Pagos
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    Finding and Updating Items in React Arrays
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    The Effects of Performance Appraisal: A Study of 7up Bottling Company in Aba, Abia State
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    🧠 Bringing AI to One Keystroke
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    Unleashing the Power of AI in Your Development Workflow
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    Where do long-dwell attackers hide inside modern networks?
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    Project: CrystalPure Water Company – Business Plan Development
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    Building Disco Week 2: Making Event Networking Less Random 🪩
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    Bitcoin Catches Bid, Jumping Above $112K as Gold and Silver Plunge
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    Bitcoin Battles Key Technical Levels as Uptober Momentum Fades
    BTC slips below $108,000 and trades between major moving averages, with crucial support and resistance levels now in focus.  ( 29 min )
    Bitcoin Falls Below $108K Amid $320M Liquidations as Excess Leverage Gets Flushed Out
    More than $320 million in liquidations hit as bitcoin slipped under $108,000 and total crypto market value fell 3.2%  ( 30 min )
    Debt-Fueled AI Pivot Puts Bitcoin Miners to the Test
    Record debt and convertible note issuances signal a strategic shift as miners chase growth beyond bitcoin, but execution risk and revenue generation now take center stage.  ( 30 min )
    U.S. Crypto Coalition Warns Bank Data Fees Could Cut Off Stablecoins and Wallets
    Fintech and crypto groups are urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop banks charging for consumer data access, saying the move would undermine open banking and disconnect crypto wallets and stablecoins from the U.S. financial system.  ( 29 min )
    British Columbia to Permanently Ban New Crypto Mining Projects From Grid
    The ban is part of an effort to manage electricity demand and ensure industrial development is powered by clean electricity.  ( 29 min )
    DOGE Consolidates Near Lows, but Watch $0.194 for Breakdown or Short-Cover Rally
    Selling builds near $0.20 resistance after multiple failed breakout attempts, while macro stress keeps traders defensive across alt markets.  ( 29 min )
    Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Holds Steady as Market Resets After Leverage Flush
    Glassnode says last week’s selloff “cleared out excess without breaking structure,” while Enflux points to renewed institutional layering from Blockchain.com’s SPAC and Bitmine’s $800 million ETH buildout as signs of deeper market resilience.  ( 30 min )
    Senate Republicans Call for Own Meeting With Crypto CEOs After Democrats' Sitdown
    GOP lawmakers are scheduling a followup meeting with crypto CEOs after they meet this week with Senate Democrats on the market structure bill, sources say.  ( 31 min )
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    Engineering better care
    Every Monday, more than a hundred members of Giovanni Traverso’s Laboratory for Translational Engineering (L4TE) fill a large classroom at Brigham and Women’s Hospital for their weekly lab meeting. With a social hour, food for everyone, and updates across disciplines from mechanical engineering to veterinary science, it’s a place where a stem cell biologist might…  ( 40 min )
    Infinite folds
    When Madonna Yoder ’17 was eight years old, she learned how to fold a square piece of paper over and over and over again. After about 16 folds, she held a bird in her hands. The first time she pulled the tail of a flapping crane, she says, she realized: Oh, I folded this, and…  ( 34 min )
    25 years of research in space
    On November 2, 2000, NASA astronaut Bill Shepherd, OCE ’78, SM ’78, and Russian cosmonauts Sergei Krikalev and Yuri Gidzenko made history as their Soyuz spacecraft docked with the International Space Station.  The event marked the start of 25 years of continuous human presence in space aboard the ISS—a prolific period for space research. MIT-trained…  ( 32 min )
    How Millie Dresselhaus paid it forward
    Institute Professor Mildred “Millie” Dresselhaus forever altered our understanding of matter—the physical stuff of the universe that has mass and takes up space. Over 57 years at MIT, Dresselhaus also played a significant role in inspiring people to use this new knowledge to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges, from producing clean energy to…  ( 34 min )
    Navigating MIT
    Take a stroll along the Infinite Corridor these days and you’ll encounter a striking new space, in a prominent location on the first floor of Building 11. With bright blue seating modules, orange accents, and an eye-catching design, it looks like a futuristic space station, sleek and ultramodern—but also welcoming and fun.  This is the…  ( 17 min )
    Biodiversity: A missing link in combating climate change
    A lot of attention has been paid to how climate change can reduce biodiversity. Now MIT researchers have shown that the reverse is also true: Loss of biodiversity can jeopardize regrowth of tropical forests, one of Earth’s most powerful tools for mitigating climate change. Combining data from thousands of previous studies and using new tools…  ( 19 min )
    A bionic knee restores natural movement
    MIT researchers have developed a new bionic knee that is integrated directly with the user’s muscle and bone tissue. It can help people with above-the-knee amputations walk faster, climb stairs, and avoid obstacles more easily than they could with a traditional prosthesis, which is attached to the residual limb by means of a socket and…  ( 18 min )
    Walking faster, hanging out less
    City life is often described as “fast-paced.” A study coauthored by MIT scholars suggests that’s more true than ever: The average walking speed in three northeastern US cities increased 15% from 1980 to 2010, while the number of people lingering in public spaces declined by 14%. The researchers used machine-learning tools to assess 1980s-era video…  ( 17 min )
    A I-designed compounds can kill drug-resistant bacteria
    With help from artificial intelligence, MIT researchers have designed novel antibiotics that can combat two hard-to-treat bacteria: multi-drug-­resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The team used two approaches. First, they directed generative AI to design molecules based on a chemical fragment their model had predicted would show antimicrobial activity, and second, they let the…  ( 17 min )
    Estrada signs with the Dodgers
    Like almost any MIT student, Mason Estrada wants to take what he learned on campus and apply it to the working world. Unlike any other current MIT student, Estrada’s primary workplace is a pitcher’s mound. Estrada, the star pitcher for MIT’s baseball team, has signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who selected him in the…  ( 16 min )
    The Download: embryo ethics, and reducing chatbot risks
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The astonishing embryo models of Jacob Hanna Instead of relying on the same old recipe biology has followed for a billion years, give or take, stem-cell scientist Jacob Hanna is coaxing the beginnings…  ( 21 min )
    New noninvasive endometriosis tests are on the rise
    Shantana Hazel often thought her insides might fall out during menstruation. It took 14 years of stabbing pain before she ultimately received a diagnosis of endometriosis, an inflammatory disease where tissue similar to the uterine lining implants outside the uterus and bleeds with each cycle. The results can include painful periods and damaging scar tissue.…  ( 20 min )
    The astonishing embryo models of Jacob Hanna
    When the Palestinian stem-cell scientist Jacob Hanna was stopped while entering the US last May, airport customs agents took him aside and held him for hours in “secondary,” a back office where you don’t have your passport and can’t use your phone. There were two young Russian women and a candy machine in the room…  ( 51 min )
    Why AI should be able to “hang up” on you
    Chatbots today are everything machines. If it can be put into words—relationship advice, work documents, code—AI will produce it, however imperfectly. But the one thing that almost no chatbot will ever do is stop talking to you.  That might seem reasonable. Why should a tech company build a feature that reduces the time people spend…  ( 20 min )
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    How to Create and Style Tables with Vanilla JavaScript
    Tables are one of the most useful ways to display structured data, whether you’re showing a list of users, sales figures, or project reports. In this tutorial, you will learn how to: Build tables using plain HTML Style them using CSS Create and ma...  ( 8 min )
    How to Build a Voice AI Agent Using Open-Source Tools
    Voice is the next frontier of conversational AI. It is the most natural modality for people to chat and interact with another intelligent being. In the past year, frontier AI labs such as OpenAI, xAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google have all released rea...  ( 11 min )
    Master Technical Interviews by Learning Data Structures and Algorithms
    Learn how to master technical interviews for software engineering roles. We just posted a 49-hour course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel that will teach you everything you need to know about data structures and algorithms. Parth Vyas created ...  ( 4 min )
    Learn SwiftUI and Create an iOS App From Scratch
    Learn how to create a complete iOS app from scratch using SwiftUI and Xcode. We just posted a course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel that will teach you to build a feature-rich movie and TV browsing app with a dynamic home screen, powerful se...  ( 3 min )
    How to Build a Full-Stack Serverless CRUD App using AWS and React
    Imagine running a production application that automatically scales from zero to thousands of users without ever touching a server configuration. That's the power of serverless architecture, and it's easier to implement than you might think. If you're...  ( 15 min )
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    Qwen's new Deep Research update lets you turn its reports into webpages, podcasts in seconds
    Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba’s famously prolific Qwen Team of AI model researchers and engineers has introduced a major expansion to its Qwen Deep Research tool, which is available as an optional modality the user can activate on the web-based Qwen Chat (a competitor to ChatGPT). The update lets users generate not only comprehensive research reports with well-organized citations, but also interactive web pages and multi-speaker podcasts — all within 1-2 clicks. This functionality is part of a proprietary release, distinct from many of Qwen’s previous open-source model offerings. While the feature relies on the open-source models Qwen3-Coder, Qwen-Image, and Qwen3-TTS to power its core capabilities, the end-to-end experience — including research execution, web deployment, and audio gen…
    DeepSeek drops open-source model that compresses text 10x through images, defying conventions
    DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence research company that has repeatedly challenged assumptions about AI development costs, has released a new model that fundamentally reimagines how large language models process information—and the implications extend far beyond its modest branding as an optical character recognition tool. The company's DeepSeek-OCR model, released Monday with full open-source code and weights, achieves what researchers describe as a paradigm inversion: compressing text through visual representation up to 10 times more efficiently than traditional text tokens. The finding challenges a core assumption in AI development and could pave the way for language models with dramatically expanded context windows, potentially reaching tens of millions of tokens. "We presen…
    Google's new vibe coding AI Studio experience lets anyone build, deploy apps live in minutes
    Google AI Studio has gotten a big vibe coding upgrade with a new interface, buttons, suggestions and community features that allow anyone with an idea for an app — even complete novices, laypeople, or non-developers like yours truly — to bring it into existence and deploy it live, on the web, for anyone to use, within minutes. The updated Build tab is available now at ai.studio/build, and it’s free to start. Users can experiment with building applications without needing to enter payment information upfront, though certain advanced features like Veo 3.1 and Cloud Run deployment require a paid API key. The new features appear to me to make Google's AI models and offerings even more competitive, perhaps preferred, for many general users to dedicated AI startup rivals like Anthropic's Claude…
    New 'Markovian Thinking' technique unlocks a path to million-token AI reasoning
    Researchers at Mila have proposed a new technique that makes large language models (LLMs) vastly more efficient when performing complex reasoning. Called Markovian Thinking, the approach allows LLMs to engage in lengthy reasoning without incurring the prohibitive computational costs that currently limit such tasks. The team’s implementation, an environment named Delethink, structures the reasoning chain into fixed-size chunks, breaking the scaling problem that plagues very long LLM responses. Initial estimates show that for a 1.5B parameter model, this method can cut the costs of training by more than two-thirds compared to standard approaches. The quadratic curse of long-chain reasoning For an LLM to solve a complex problem, it often needs to generate a long series of intermediate “thinki…
    OpenAI announces ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-enabled web browser to challenge Google Chrome
    OpenAI is entering the browser world with the launch of ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-enabled browser.  Atlas, now available globally, can be accessed through Apple’s macOS, with support for Windows, iOS, and Android coming soon. The announcement comes several months after rumors in July that OpenAI would release a web browser that would challenge the dominance of Google’s Chrome.  OpenAI will make a formal announcement via livestream with CEO Sam Altman presenting Atlas. With more people using AI models and chat platforms for web searches, launching an AI-enabled browser has become another battleground for model providers. Of course, as Chrome has become more popular, it has slowly added AI capabilities thanks to the Gemini models. But companies like Perplexity, with its Comet browser, hoped to take on Chrome. Opera, long a Chrome competitor, also repositioned itself as an AI-powered browser by embedding AI features into its platform.
    The unexpected benefits of AI PCs: why creativity could be the new productivity
    Presented by HP Creativity is quickly becoming the new measure of productivity. While AI is often framed as a tool for efficiency and automation, new research from MIT Sloan School of Management shows that generative AI enhances human creativity — when employees have the right tools and skills to use it effectively. That’s where AI PCs come in. These next-generation laptops combine local AI processing with powerful Neural Processing Units (NPUs), delivering the speed and security that knowledge workers expect while also unlocking new creative possibilities. By handling AI tasks directly on the device, AI PCs minimize latency, protect sensitive data, and lower energy consumption. Teams are already proving the impact. Marketing teams are using AI PCs to generate campaign assets in hours in…
    AI’s financial blind spot: Why long-term success depends on cost transparency
    Presented by Apptio, an IBM company When a technology with revolutionary potential comes on the scene, it’s easy for companies to let enthusiasm outpace fiscal discipline. Bean counting can seem short-sighted in the face of exciting opportunities for business transformation and competitive dominance. But money is always an object. And when the tech is AI, those beans can add up fast. AI’s value is becoming evident in areas like operational efficiency, worker productivity, and customer satisfaction. However, this comes at a cost. The key to long-term success is understanding the relationship between the two — so you can ensure that the potential of AI translates into real, positive impact for your business. The AI acceleration paradox While AI is helping to transform business operations, …
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    Gamer Decides To Play Battlefield 6 On Their 2.1-Inch AIO Cooler Display
    Battlefield 6 has been out for nearly a fortnight at this stage, and this writer has been enjoying himself, competing against the enemy on a glorious 4K display. So, when a video of a German gamer being recorded playing the game on his desktop PC’s AIO cooler display cropped up, it was only fair that […] The post Gamer Decides To Play Battlefield 6 On Their 2.1-Inch AIO Cooler Display appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    smart #5 EV Now Open For Booking In Malaysia
    smart Malaysia, via Pro-Net, has officially opened bookings for its all-new smart #5 electric SUV, which made its initial local appearance during Malaysia Auto Show 2025 earlier this year. It marks the brand’s latest addition to its expanding EV lineup, positioned as a rugged yet practical option for urban drivers. The smart #5 is offered […] The post smart #5 EV Now Open For Booking In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Prototype NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2080 Ti Spotted At Facebook Marketplace
    Back in 2022, someone leaked images of an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2080 via Reddit. Fast forward to today, and someone has actually found and purchased another relic from the Turing era, this time in the form of a GTX 2080 Ti. Redditor RunRepulsive9867 claims that they found the prototype GTX 2080 Ti being sold on […] The post Prototype NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2080 Ti Spotted At Facebook Marketplace appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    realme 15 Pro GoT Limited Edition Lightning Review: A Song Of Battery Life And Tie-Ins
    The Game of Thrones (GoT) limited edition realme 15 Pro, which was launched earlier this month, is definitely something that came out of left field. It is an official tie-in with the famous HBO TV show of the same name, which also became ironically infamous due to its horrid final season. Thankfully, the phone doesn’t […] The post realme 15 Pro GoT Limited Edition Lightning Review: A Song Of Battery Life And Tie-Ins appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 45 min )
    OPPO Find X9s May Feature At Least 7,000 mAh Battery Capacity
    The OPPO Find X9 series has seen its fair share of leaks ahead of its global launch. But now it’s the turn of a variant, the Fins X9s, to get its details leaked. The variant has always been the smaller devices compared to the main devices. But that’s seemingly not stopping it from retaining the […] The post OPPO Find X9s May Feature At Least 7,000 mAh Battery Capacity appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    MOHE: Higher Education Institutions May Conduct Online Lessons During 47th ASEAN Summit
    In conjunction with the 47th ASEAN Summit taking place from 26 to 28 October, several major roads and highways will be closed. To mitigate potential issues caused by these closures, the Ministry Of Higher Education (MOHE) has announced that both public and private higher education institutions in the Klang Valley have the option to conduct […] The post MOHE: Higher Education Institutions May Conduct Online Lessons During 47th ASEAN Summit appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Xbox President Points Finger At ASUS For RM4,299 Price Tag Of Xbox Ally X
    When the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X finally made its debut, a good many gamers sighed at the RM4,299 price tag attached to it. While it’s not the most expensive gaming handheld available in Malaysia (looking at you, Lenovo), it’s still a pretty penny to pay, and folks want to know why. As per Sarah […] The post Xbox President Points Finger At ASUS For RM4,299 Price Tag Of Xbox Ally X appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Samsung May Use Exynos 2600 For Entire Galaxy S26 Line In Select Markets
    The rumour mill has certainly been going wild over leaks surrounding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 series. In flux is the presence of an S26 Edge, which may have been scrapped despite having completed development. But even the chipset the generation of phones will get is no longer set in stone. A recent report indicates […] The post Samsung May Use Exynos 2600 For Entire Galaxy S26 Line In Select Markets appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    TechLife Pad Plus 12 LTE To Launch In Malaysia 30 October 2025
    realme sub-brand TechLife has announced that it will be releasing a new tablet in Malaysia soon. Previously launched in the Philippines earlier this year, the TechLife Pad Plus 12” LTE is set to make its official debut on our shores on 30 October 2025. For now, the brand is playing coy regarding the tablet’s details, […] The post TechLife Pad Plus 12 LTE To Launch In Malaysia 30 October 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Proton e.MAS 5 Availability To Start On 30 October
    Proton may have officially unveiled the e.MAS 5 back in May, but it has kept pricing and availability details hidden. Until recently anyway, as the company has reiterated the price range for the EV hatchback. And perhaps more importantly, a specific availability date has also been mentioned. Via its social media outlets – minus X, […] The post Proton e.MAS 5 Availability To Start On 30 October appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Apple Adds New Liquid Glass Visibility Options In Latest iOS, iPadOS, And macOS Betas
    Apple’s latest developer betas for iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1 introduce a new customisation setting for Liquid Glass, the company’s new translucent interface design first unveiled at WWDC earlier this year. The new option lets users adjust how transparent Liquid Glass appears across system menus, notifications, and apps.  Users can now select between […] The post Apple Adds New Liquid Glass Visibility Options In Latest iOS, iPadOS, And macOS Betas appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Touch ‘n Go eWallet Launches New Visa Travel Card
    Touch ‘n Go (TnG) eWallet has launched its new Visa Travel Card, designed for Malaysians who frequently spend abroad. The card offers up to 3% cashback, no foreign exchange markup, and one free international ATM withdrawal each month. In essence, the Visa Travel Card is an enhanced version of the existing TnG Visa card, using […] The post Touch ‘n Go eWallet Launches New Visa Travel Card appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    iQOO 15 Goes Official In China With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 7,000mAh Battery
    iQOO has recently launched its newest flagship smartphone in its home market. Like many other high-end devices released in China this month, the iQOO 15 packs a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Aside from that, the phone features a few upgrades compared to its predecessor. The iQOO 15 sports a 6.85-inch Samsung M14 AMOLED […] The post iQOO 15 Goes Official In China With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 7,000mAh Battery appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

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    Old Computer Challenge – Modern Web for the ZX Spectrum
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    Why UUIDs won't protect your secrets
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    You don't need Kafka: Building a message queue with Unix signals
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    The death of thread per core
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    Today is when the Amazon brain drain sent AWS down the spout
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    It Kind of Seems Like Peter Thiel Is Losing It
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    Populism and Economic Prosperity
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    iOS 26.1 lets users control Liquid Glass transparency
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    J.P. Morgan's OpenAI loan is strange
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    When a stadium adds AI to everything, it's worse experience for everyone
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    First Self-Propagating Worm Using Invisible Code Hits OpenVSX and VS Code
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    China has 55% of the high-IQ working-age people
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    Claude Code on the Web
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    Peanut Allergies Have Plummeted in Children
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    An Unexpected Benefit from Quitting Coffee – 10 Months In
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    x86-64 Playground – An online assembly editor and GDB-like debugger
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    TernFS – an exabyte scale, multi-region distributed filesystem
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    AWS outage shows internet users 'at mercy' of too few providers, experts say
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    Dutch spy services have restricted intelligence-sharing with the United States
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    Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has passed away
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    Getting DeepSeek-OCR working on an Nvidia Spark via brute force with Claude Code
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    What do we do if SETI is successful?
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    Kohler launches smart toilet camera
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    What I Self Host
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    Production RAG: what I learned from processing 5M+ documents
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    Postman which I thought worked locally on my computer, is down
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    Show HN: I created a cross-platform GUI for the JJ VCS (Git compatible)
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    Anthropic and Cursor Spend This Much on Amazon Web Services
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    Commodore 64 Ultimate
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    BERT Is Just a Single Text Diffusion Step
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    How Soon Will the Seas Rise?
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    Modeling Others' Minds as Code
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    Servo v0.0.1 Released
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    Alibaba Cloud says it cut Nvidia AI GPU use by 82% with new pooling system
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    Alibaba Cloud claims to reduce Nvidia GPU use by 82%
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    Show HN: I got tired of managing dev environments, so I built ServBay
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    AI-generated 'poverty porn' fake images being used by aid agencies
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    Calculating legally compliant rent late fees across U.S. states
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    Qt Group Buys IAR Systems Group
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    AWS Outage: A Single Cloud Region Shouldn't Take Down the World. But It Did
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    Matrix Conference 2025 Highlights
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    Show HN: Playwright Skill for Claude Code – Less context than playwright-MCP
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    Beaver-engineered dam in the Czech Republic
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    State-based vs Signal-based rendering
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    Major AWS outage takes down Fortnite, Alexa, Snapchat, and more
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    Docker Systems Status: Full Service Disruption
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    AWS Multiple Services Down in us-east-1
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    Major AWS Outage Happening
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    Bat v0.26.0 Released
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    DeepSeek OCR
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    Space Elevator
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    Entire Linux Network stack diagram (2024)
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    Introduction to reverse-engineering vintage synth firmware
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    Nvidia has produced the first Blackwell wafer on US soil
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    Look at how unhinged GPU box art was in the 2000s
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    Carefully Educated to Be Idiots
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    Power-over-Skin: Full-Body Wearables Powered by Intra-Body RF Energy (2024)
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    Forth: The programming language that writes itself
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    From Hollywood to horticulture: Cate Blanchett on a mission to save seeds
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    Modern Ways to Tame GitHub Action Workflows
    If you’ve ever cracked open a .github/workflows folder, you probably felt that mix of resignation and dread that only YAML can inspire. Indentation errors, random on: vs jobs: confusion, the joy of debugging a misaligned dash — truly a rite of passage. If you’re lucky, GitHub Actions is the only place in your stack where you still have to deal with YAML on a daily basis. For the rest of us, it’s an ever-present reminder that whitespace is a cruel and unforgiving god. Thankfully, we don’t have to hand-craft every workflow file anymore. You can generate them, reuse them, or even visually design them — the YAML just happens to be the final delivery format. GitHub itself has been improving the situation: first with reusable workflows and composite actions, and more recently by adding YAML anch…  ( 9 min )
    Discriminated unions in C#
    Intro This small article is about algebraic data types and their surrogates in C#. GitHub The term algebraic data type is from the functional paradigm. Discriminated unions. What about C#? It still does not have its implementation, but the development finally started after several years of moving the proposal to the next year. If the term discriminated unions is new to you, it would be easy to read the article on Microsoft Learn F# documentation Discriminated Unions. Let's start with an example and F# - we need to create a bank account and process a payment for a bank account. type BankAccountCommonData = { Title: string; BankName: string; BankAddress: string } type BankAccount = | Iban of common: BankAccountCommonData * Number: string | Swift of common: BankAccountCommonData *…  ( 19 min )
    Understanding Constructors in Java
    This post is part of the "Java Backend Development: Zero to Hero" series Constructors are the special method that is used to construct, create, or initialize the object. Whenever we create an object for a class, a constructor will be executed and the name of a constructor is similar to the class name. Constructors are like methods even though they never have a return type & can’t return any value. They can have all the access levels, and they are also called non-static initializers, which are used to initialize an object & can’t be static. class class_name { className(){ } } className rv=new className(); Use our Online Code Editor package oops; public class A { A() { System.out.println("Running Constructor"); } public static void main(String[] args) { …  ( 8 min )
    The Final Showdown: Choosing the Right Rendering Strategy Without Losing Your Mind
    You’ve made it, hero. 🧙‍♂️ Now there’s only one question left: “Which rendering strategy should I actually use… without losing my sanity?” Grab your caffeine. We’re going in. Let’s reintroduce our lovely chaos crew: Rendering Type Motto Personality CSR (Client-Side Rendering) “I’ll do it myself.” Independent, but lazy at first. SSR (Server-Side Rendering) “I’ll prepare it fresh, just for you.” Polite waiter, slow under pressure. SSG (Static Site Generation) “I made this yesterday, hope you like it.” Fast, predictable, allergic to updates. ISR (Incremental Static Regeneration) “I update... sometimes.” Lazy genius who sets reminders. Edge Rendering “I’m everywhere.” The world traveler, powered by caffeine and V8. You’ve got a project. You’re trying to pick a rendering stra…  ( 8 min )
    The Composition Workshop: Building with "Has-A" Relationships
    Timothy had embraced inheritance enthusiastically—too enthusiastically. His library catalog system had become a tangled hierarchy where AudiobookWithSubscription inherited from Audiobook, which inherited from DigitalBook, which inherited from Book. Adding a new feature meant navigating four levels of parent classes. class Book: def __init__(self, title, author): self.title = title self.author = author class DigitalBook(Book): def __init__(self, title, author, file_format): super().__init__(title, author) self.file_format = file_format class Audiobook(DigitalBook): def __init__(self, title, author, file_format, narrator): super().__init__(title, author, file_format) self.narrator = narrator class AudiobookWithSubscription(Audiob…  ( 11 min )
    **Unlocking Efficiency: AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance at
    Unlocking Efficiency: AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance at the Port of Rotterdam In a groundbreaking example of AI-driven innovation, the Port of Rotterdam has successfully implemented predictive maintenance using artificial intelligence, yielding impressive results. By leveraging AI-powered predictive analytics, the port was able to increase crane uptime by a remarkable 30% and reduce energy consumption by a notable 25%. The direct outcome of this AI-driven efficiency boost? A staggering €1.5 million annual savings. The Power of Predictive Maintenance Predictive maintenance involves utilizing machine learning algorithms to analyze sensor data from equipment, identifying potential issues before they occur. This proactive approach allows maintenance teams to schedule repairs during downtime, minimizing disruption to operations and reducing the risk of costly breakdowns. The Rotterdam Case Study At the Port of Rotterdam, AI-powered predictive maintenance was integrate... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )
    **Approach Showdown: Modular vs
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    The prospect of AI-powered cybersecurity systems combating i
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    **Unlock the Power of Customized Text Generation with T5X**
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    Get ready for liftoff! 🚀 Researchers have developed a ground
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    My Python Toolbox — The Secret to No Overtime
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    COLORS: Dear Silas - Still Southern Playalistic | A COLORS SHOW
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    KEXP: Car Seat Headrest - The Catastrophe (Good Luck With That, Man) (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Car Seat Headrest - Planet Desperation (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Adrian Quesada - El Muchacho De Los Ojos Tristes (Live on KEXP)
    On September 2, 2025, KEXP welcomed Grammy-winning producer Adrian Quesada for a live-in-studio take on “El Muchacho De Los Ojos Tristes” featuring the soulful Gaby Moreno on lead vocals and acoustic guitar. Backed by Joshy Soul (keys), Jay Mumford (drums) and Terin Ector (bass), the performance was hosted by Cheryl Waters and captured with vibrant clarity. Recorded by audio engineer Kevin Suggs and mastered by Matt Ogaz, the session was filmed by an all-star camera team (Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Leah Franks, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht) with editing by Jim Beckmann. Check out the full video on KEXP’s channel, swing by adrianquesada.net for more, and join the YouTube channel for exclusive perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Adrian Quesada - Puedes Decir De Mi (Live on KEXP)
    Live Vibes from KEXP On September 2, 2025, Adrian Quesada dropped a mesmerizing live cut of “Puedes Decir De Mi” (feat. Gaby Moreno) straight from the KEXP studio. Backed by Joshy Soul on keys, Jay Mumford on drums, Terin Ector on bass and, of course, Gaby Moreno on vocals and acoustic guitar, the performance crackles with energy and soul. Behind the scenes, Cheryl Waters steered the session as host while Kevin Suggs and Matt Ogaz handled the audio magic, and a team of ace camera operators and editor Jim Beckmann captured every moment. It’s a can’t-miss showcase of raw talent and killer production. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Adrian Quesada - Hoy Que Llueve (Live on KEXP)
    Adrian Quesada dropped a smoky live session of “Hoy Que Llueve” (feat. Trish Toledo) at the KEXP studio on September 2, 2025. He’s joined by Joshy Soul on keys, Jay Mumford on drums, Terin Ector on bass, Gabby Moreno and Angelica Garcia on vocals (Moreno also on acoustic guitar), and Trish Toledo sharing lead vocals. Host Cheryl Waters keeps the convo rolling while Kevin Suggs and Matt Ogaz make sure the sound is crisp. A five-camera crew (Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Leah Franks, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht) captured every moment, and Jim Beckmann handled the final edit. Check out more at adrianquesada.net or kexp.org—and hit up KEXP’s YouTube channel for extra perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Adrian Quesada - No Juego/ Ídolo (Live on KEXP)
    Adrian Quesada hits the KEXP studio with live versions of “No Juego” and “Ídolo” (featuring Angelica Garcia), recorded September 2, 2025. Backed by Joshy Soul on keys, Jay Mumford on drums, Terin Ector on bass and Garcia on lead vocals, this intimate set shows off Quesada’s signature guitar work. Hosted by Cheryl Waters and captured by a crack team of engineers (Kevin Suggs on audio, Matt Ogaz mastering) and cameras (Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Leah Franks, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht), the session comes together with slick editing by Jim Beckmann. Dive deeper at adrianquesada.net or KEXP.org—and consider joining the YouTube channel for extra perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Adrian Quesada - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
    Adrian Quesada took over the KEXP studio on September 2, 2025, laying down a fiery set of Spanish-language tunes. He teamed up with Gaby Moreno for “Puedes Decir De Mi” and “El Muchacho De Los Ojos Tristes,” Trish Toledo on the moody “Hoy Que Llueve,” and Angelica Garcia on the punchy “No Juego” and closer “Ídolo.” Backing Quesada’s guitar prowess were Joshy Soul on keys, Jay Mumford on drums and Terin Ector on bass, while Cheryl Waters hosted the session. Audio engineer Kevin Suggs, mastering wiz Matt Ogaz and a multi-camera crew led by Jim Beckmann captured every vibrant moment for KEXP’s fans. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    NPR Music: Kokoroko: Tiny Desk Concert
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    The Illusions of Quality — Episode 9: 🔨 The Toolsmith, Not the Tool: A Tester's Role in Modern DevOps
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    React Query, Part 1 — The Mental Model (with running JS examples)
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    NPR Music: Kokoroko: Tiny Desk Concert
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - Be Honest (Live on KEXP)
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    Data Engineering 102: Understanding Transactions, ACID, and Isolation in PostgreSQL
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    Andrew Huang: Beautiful new music making environment! (GRM Atelier)
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    COLORS: UMI | A COLORS SHOW
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    3 Best AI UGC Ad Generators of 2025
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    COLORS: Indys Blu - Saddest Song | A COLORS SHOW
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    Generate a Complete Tech Spec in 5 Minutes: The Small Team's Playbook for a Fast Project Kickoff
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - With You (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - The Way I Love You (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - Try Me (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - Be Honest (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Car Seat Headrest - Gethsemane (Live on KEXP)
    Car Seat Headrest ripped into “Gethsemane” live at KEXP on August 22, 2025. Will Toledo (vocals/guitar) and co. Ethan Ives, Andrew Katz, Seth Dalby and Ben Roth brought their signature alt-rock vibes to the studio, with host Cheryl Waters guiding the session, Kevin Suggs handling the audio, and Julian Martlew putting the final polish on the master. Behind the scenes, cameras Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht captured every moment, and Scott Holpainen edited it into a seamless performance. Check out the full video at carseatheadrest.com or kexp.org, and hit up their YouTube channel for bonus perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Car Seat Headrest - The Catastrophe (Good Luck With That, Man) (Live on KEXP)
    Car Seat Headrest Live on KEXP Car Seat Headrest took over KEXP’s Seattle studio on August 22, 2025, delivering a raw, high-voltage take on “The Catastrophe (Good Luck With That, Man).” Frontman Will Toledo led the charge alongside Ethan Ives (guitar/vocals), Andrew Katz (drums/vocals), Seth Dalby (bass) and Ben Roth (keys), with Cheryl Waters hosting and engineers Kevin Suggs and Julian Martlew ensuring every riff and beat hit hard. Want the full experience? Head to carseatheadrest.com or kexp.org to stream the performance, and join their YouTube channel for exclusive behind-the-scenes perks. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Why Doesn’t My API Call Wait? — Understanding Promises & Async/Await in JavaScript
    Imagine you’re building a small weather app 🌤️. You click a “Get Weather” button, and your JavaScript calls a weather API like this: const data = fetch("https://api.weatherapi.com/data"); console.log(data); You expect it to print the weather data. Instead, it shows this 👇 Promise { } No temperature. No city name. Just... pending. You try adding more logs, maybe even a delay — but the result doesn’t change. Why? Because JavaScript is asynchronous — it doesn’t stop and wait for slow tasks (like APIs, timers, or file reads). While your fetch request is still in progress, JS moves to the next line. To handle this properly, JavaScript gives us Promises — a way to represent “something that will finish later.” And once you understand Promises, you’ll learn Async/Await, which …  ( 9 min )
    Learning CSS feels like learning magic ✨
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    ServeSense — Windows SFTP/FTPS/FTP Server with Least-Privilege Setup (No Admin Needed)
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    Meet Hector: A Declarative AI Agent Platform in Go (Built on A2A)
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    HashCodex — Building a Distributed, Secure Code Execution Platform Like LeetCode
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    Andrew Huang: Beautiful new music making environment! (GRM Atelier)
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    Meetily Pro - Enterprise-Grade Privacy
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - With You (Live on KEXP)
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    Serverless economics: why Cloud Run crushes App Runner (until it doesn’t)
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - The Way I Love You (Live on KEXP)
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    AI Isn’t Replacing You: But the One Who Uses It Better Might
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    ** "Keynote Speaker: The Complete Guide for 2025
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    Daily Artificial Intelligence Digest - Oct 20, 2025
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    ** "Keynote Speaker: The Complete Guide for 2025
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    ** "Keynote Speaker: The Complete Guide for 2025
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    Day 19 of 100 days dsa coding challenge
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    List functions in Python (2)
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    Reativar automations específicas após update da aplicação no Oracle APEX
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    Bitcoin Bounce Stalls as XRP, Zcash Lead Gains; Arca Says Rally Not a Dead-Cat Bounce
    The rebound in crypto prices won't be short-lived as key market metrics show signs of recovery, Arca analysts said in a Monday note.  ( 29 min )
    Pantera-Backed Solana Company Brings Forward PIPE Unlock as Stock Price Plunges 60%
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    AAVE Bounces Over 10% in Strong Weekend Recovery Amid RWA Integration Plans
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    Centralized Exchanges Are Still Criminals’ Favorite Crypto Money Laundering Tool
    Focusing regulatory energy on mixers while letting exchanges remain the primary fiat gateways for illicit funds is like locking the windows while leaving the front door wide open, argues Dr. Jan Philipp Fritsche, managing director of Oak Security.  ( 32 min )
    Crypto's Half-finished Legislative Agenda Teeters as CEOs Set Meeting With Democrats
    Some of the top digital assets execs are heading to a meeting this week with U.S. Senate Democrats to see about getting the market structure bill moving.  ( 30 min )
    Monad’s Fast EVM Chain Promises ‘Night and Day’ Performance Gains
    CoinDesk sat down with Monad Foundation’s Head of Growth Kevin McCordic to talk about the architecture behind the blockchain.  ( 37 min )
    Quantum Computing Is 'Biggest Risk to Bitcoin,' Says Coin Metrics Co-Founder
    Nic Carter says quantum computing is bitcoin’s biggest risk, explaining how spending exposes public keys and urging developers to plan post-quantum defenses.  ( 30 min )
    Ripple-Backed Firm Plans SPAC, Raising $1B to 'Create the Largest Public XRP Treasury'
    A new Ripple-backed public vehicle is planned to buy XRP on the open market and pursue yield strategies.  ( 31 min )
    Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer's AI Pivot Earns Price Target Hike at Benchmark
    The company's move to bring data center development in-house strengthens its AI and mining strategy, and accelerates monetization, said analyst Mark Palmer  ( 29 min )
    Blockchain.com Has Held Talks to Go Public Via SPAC Deal: Sources
    The crypto trading platform and wallet provider is being advised by Cohen & Company Capital Markets, according to a person familiar wih the matter.  ( 29 min )
    Tom Lee's Bitmine Immersion Adds $800M of Ether, Bringing ETH Holdings Over $13B
    The digital asset treasury bubble might have burst, as chairman Thomas Lee said, but the firm added over $1.6 billion worth of ETH during the crypto correction.  ( 29 min )
    CleanSpark Joins AI Rush in Expansion Beyond Bitcoin Mining
    The company hired industry veteran Jeffrey Thomas to lead new AI data center division.  ( 28 min )
    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Chainlink (LINK) Surges 16.6%, Leading Index Higher
    Aave (AAVE) was also a top performer, rising 13.7% as all index constituents trade higher over the weekend.  ( 25 min )
    Bitcoin Mining Profitability Declined More Than 7% in September: Jefferies
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    Crypto Exchange Gemini Launches Solana-Themed Credit Card With Auto-Staking Rewards
    The new Solana edition of the Gemini Credit Card lets users earn up to 4% back in SOL and auto-stake rewards for extra yield.  ( 28 min )
    BNB Climbs as Crypto Markets Rebound on Potential Fed Policy Shift
    Sentiment remains cautious, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 30, indicating "fear" in the market.  ( 30 min )
    Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 640,418 BTC With Latest Purchase
    The company financed the acquisition by raising $18.8 million through the issuance of various perpetual preferred shares and common stock  ( 29 min )
    Wall Street Bank Citi Sees Stablecoins Powering Crypto’s Next Growth Phase
    Stablecoins are growing alongside crypto, lifting Ethereum while new networks loom and the dollar stays dominant.  ( 29 min )
    Crypto Markets Today: BTC Reclaims $111K, ETH Tops $4K After Last Week’s Sell-Off
    Bitcoin and ether regained key support levels Monday, leading a broader market recovery that saw altcoins like LINK and FLOKI surge as sentiment improved.  ( 29 min )
    Bitcoin in ‘Reaccumulation Phase’ on Fed Easing Bets, Trump Tariff Shift: Crypto Daybook Americas
    Your day-ahead look for Oct. 20, 2025  ( 36 min )
    This Cohort Is the Main Force Behind Bitcoin’s Resistance in Price
    Holder behavior, not external factors, emerges as the primary source of selling pressure as older coins move and profits are realized.  ( 29 min )
    ChainLink Jumps 14% as Whales Accumulate $116M Worth of LINK Tokens Since Crash
    The token's rise comes amid fresh onchain accumulation, new institutional partnerships, and Chainlink Labs’ push into real-world asset infrastructure.  ( 28 min )
    Michael Saylor Highlights Yield Gap Between STRF, STRD Preferred Stock Offerings
    Two preferred stocks with different payout priorities and risk profiles are creating a significant yield gap.  ( 30 min )
    BlackRock UK Bitcoin ETP Starts Trading in London After FCA Eases Crypto Ban
    The exchange-traded product is already been listed on several European exchanges.  ( 28 min )
    Crypto Traders Eye Major Events to Relieve Market Woes: Crypto Week Ahead
    Your look at what's coming in the week starting Oct. 20.  ( 32 min )
    Bitcoin Jumps Past $111K, XRP, SOL, ETH Rally as Japanese Shares Hit Record High
    On-chain data offered bullish cues to bitcoin.  ( 29 min )
    Japan Considers Allowing Banks to Trade Digital Assets Such as Bitcoin: Report
    The reform would enable banks to trade cryptocurrencies similarly to stocks and bonds, with regulations to ensure stability.  ( 28 min )
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    Claude Code comes to web and mobile, letting devs launch parallel jobs on Anthropic’s managed infra
    Vibe coding is evolving and with it are the leading AI-powered coding services and tools, including Anthropic’s Claude Code. As of today, the service will be available via the web and, in preview, on the Claude iOS app, giving developers access to additional asynchronous capabilities. Previously, it was available through the terminal on developers' PCs with support for Git, Docker, Kubernetes, npm, pip, AWS CLI, etc., and as an extension for Microsoft's open source VS Code editor and other JetBrains-powered integrated development environments (IDEs) via Claude Agent. “Claude Code on the web lets you kick off coding sessions without opening your terminal,” Anthropic said in a blog post. “Connect your GitHub repositories, describe what you need, and Claude handles the implementation. Eac…
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    Fold your own tessellation
    Download the pattern for Dancing Ribbons here. Yoder recommends printing the pattern on paper in between normal printer paper and cardstock in weight, making sure it folds in straight lines (not too thick), folds back and forth easily on the same line (not too thin), and is crisp enough to make a satisfying snapping noise…  ( 21 min )
    The Download: a promising retina implant, and how climate change affects flowers
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. This retina implant lets people with vision loss do a crossword puzzle The news: Science Corporation—a competitor to Neuralink founded by the former president of Elon Musk’s brain-interface venture—has leapfrogged its rival after…  ( 22 min )
    This retina implant lets people with vision loss do a crossword puzzle
    Science Corporation—a competitor to Neuralink founded by the former president of Elon Musk’s brain-interface venture—has leapfrogged its rival after acquiring a vision implant that’s in advanced testing, for a fire-sale price. The implant produces a form of “artificial vision” that lets some patients read text and do crosswords, according to a report published in The…  ( 23 min )
    AI could predict who will have a heart attack
    For all the modern marvels of cardiology, we struggle to predict who will have a heart attack. Many people never get screened at all. Now, startups like Bunkerhill Health, Nanox.AI, and HeartLung Technologies are applying AI algorithms to screen millions of CT scans for early signs of heart disease. This technology could be a breakthrough…  ( 21 min )
    Flowers of the future
    Flowers play a key role in most landscapes, from urban to rural areas. There might be dandelions poking through the cracks in the pavement, wildflowers on the highway median, or poppies covering a hillside. We might notice the time of year they bloom and connect that to our changing climate. Perhaps we are familiar with…  ( 21 min )
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    Inside Ethereum Protocol Update 001: What Scale L1 Means for Builders
    Ethereum Protocol Update 001 is here: 45M gas limits, history expiry, Block-Level Access Lists, and zkEVM attester clients explained  ( 10 min )

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    Being Agile in AI-Native Software Development
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a revolution which is changing how we design, test, and deliver software completely. Instead of just assisting in just code generation, AI is now a central driver in requirements analysis, planning, task decomposition, and even real-time collaboration with developers. This evolution of AI marks the beginning of an AI-driven era-one where intelligent systems do not just support humans but they orchestrate the whole software development life cycle. This shift makes it essential that Agile itself needs an upgrade. Traditional frameworks like Scrum or XP were built for human-driven iteration cycles. Simply Adding AI onto current processes could hurt Agile's core strengths. Instead, software development life cycles (SDLCs) need a complete re-imagination in which AI will become a central driver in planning, execution, and feedback mechanisms.  ( 6 min )
    Chat With Any Document Instantly — Meet Pidoca 🚀
    💬 What if you could talk to your documents? We’ve all been there — scrolling through long PDFs, searching for answers in endless Word files, or trying to summarize complex data in Excel sheets. ⚡ What is Pidoca? Pidoca lets you chat with any document — whether it’s a PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or even a text file. 🧠 How It Works Upload your document (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, TXT, CSV, etc.) 🔒 Why People Love It ⚡ Lightning-fast (average response ~2.3 seconds) Students summarizing study materials 🌐 Try It Now (Free) https://pidoca.com No signup required. Just upload and start chatting with your files. 💬 Join the Conversation Have feedback or feature ideas? Drop a comment below — I’d love to hear what you think!  ( 6 min )
    Die Zukunft von Krypto entscheidet sich über UX — nicht über den nächsten Bullrun
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    Next Generation of Agentic AI #cognee
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    📰 Major Tech News: Oct 18th, 2025
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    The Economy Is Becoming a Reinforcement Learning Machine — And Founders Need to Think Like RL Architects
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    Chinese tech giants halt Hong Kong stablecoin plans amid Beijing concerns: FT
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    Japan’s FSA weighs allowing banks to hold Bitcoin, other cryptos: Report
    Japan’s Financial Services Agency is weighing reforms that could let banks hold cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and operate licensed crypto exchanges.
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    Stablecoins' $1 Peg Is a 'Misconception,' Says NYDIG After $500 Billion Market Meltdown
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    XRP Setup Tightens Ahead of ETF Decisions, And $2.40 Break Could Define Next Leg
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    DOGE Holds $0.19 Base as 'Smart Money' Accumulates Ahead of Breakout Attempt
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    Bitcoin’s Bullish October Is Headed to Be its Worst in 10 Years
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    Bitcoin Price Could Collapse to $70K or Lower as Bull Market Is Over: Elliott Wave Expert
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    XRP, SOL Break Ahead with Bullish Reset in Sentiment as Bitcoin and Ether Stay Stuck in the Gloom
    XRP, SOL options flash renewed bullish signal, contrasting bitcoin and ether.  ( 32 min )
    There Are Three Major Tailwinds for Crypto’s Next Rally, Says Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn
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    8BitDo Celebrates NES 40th Anniversary With New Keyboard, Controller, And Speaker
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    Nintendo Patent Describes Switch Getting DS-Like Dual Screen Function
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    Gamer Show Battlefield 6 Running On NVIDIA GTX 1650 And AMD Radeon RX 570
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    The teacher is the new engineer: Inside the rise of AI enablement and PromptOps
    As more companies quickly begin using gen AI, it’s important to avoid a big mistake that could impact its effectiveness: Proper onboarding. Companies spend time and money training new human workers to succeed, but when they use large language model (LLM) helpers, many treat them like simple tools that need no explanation. This isn't just a waste of resources; it's risky. Research shows that AI has advanced quickly from testing to actual use in 2024 to 2025, with almost a third of companies reporting a sharp increase in usage and acceptance from the previous year. Probabilistic systems need governance, not wishful thinking Unlike traditional software, gen AI is probabilistic and adaptive. It learns from interaction, can drift as data or usage changes and operates in the gray zone between a…

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    Coding Challenge Practice - Question 30
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    Catme — Building a FastAPI App
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    Cybersecurity 101 : data sanitization
    Problem TL;DR : use HMAC-SHA256 Every once in a while there is a need to perform data sanitization on personal data to be in compliance with local regulations and with the common sense. Kongo Gumi and even though if you have doubts on whether to keep the data - consider that following the information theory all data is asymptotically public or deleted. It's no more a question if, and just a question when. Designing a system right now requires consideration of the recent achievements in the domain of post-quantum cryptography Let's consider a simple use case with vehicle registration plates : we get the incoming flux of data from the speed cameras and we wish to understand the patterns leading to the excessive speeding, in this context it's a good idea to replace the license plate number …  ( 7 min )
    Inside Google Jobs Series (Part 8): Android, Chrome & Devices
    If you want to evaluate whether you have mastered all of the following skills, you can take a mock interview practice. Click to start the simulation practice 👉 Mock Interviews – AI Mock Interview Practice to Boost Job Offer Success As a seasoned recruiting director, I've spent my career analyzing the talent currents of the tech industry. Today, I'm turning my lens to Google's Devices and Services division. After meticulously reviewing over 500 job descriptions recently posted on Google's official careers portal (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results), a clear and compelling narrative has emerged. This isn't just about filling seats; it's a strategic mobilization that signals a fundamental shift in how Google envisions the future of computing. We are witnessing the…  ( 22 min )
    Rick Beato: I Fried ChatGPT With ONE Simple Question
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    GameSpot: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Everything To Know
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    GameSpot: Pokemon Legends: Z-A Review
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    GameSpot: Ghost of Yotei Ending Explained With Creative Director and Co-Director
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    GameSpot: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Aged, But Still A Fine Wine - Review
    Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 might not break any new ground in ambition or polish, but it more than makes up for its rough edges with deeply engaging gameplay loops and stunningly crafted environments. Add in a solid, twisty storyline and a cast of unforgettable characters, and you’ve got a vampire romp that still feels fresh—and well worth sinking your teeth into. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    IGN: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone - Official The Haunting: Predator Badlands Trailer
    Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 just got a serious upgrade with “The Haunting: Predator Badlands” trailer—featuring the iconic alien hunter dropping straight onto the battlefield. From its cloaking device to its plasma caster, players can now unleash Predator’s full arsenal in both Black Ops 6 and Warzone. The Predator bundle is live and ready to hunt! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    IGN: Are These Really the Top 20 NES Games? - Game Scoop! Clip
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    IGN: Pokemon Legends: Z-A - How to Get a Kanto Starter (Charmander, Bulbasaur, Squirtle)
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    IGN: Baahubali: The Epic - Official Trailer #2 (2025)
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    IGN: Rooster Fighter - Official Trailer (English Dub)
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    IGN: Rooster Fighter - Official Anime Opening (What's a Hero? by Daruma ROLLIN')
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    IGN: Is Pokemon Legends: Z-A on Switch 2 That Much Better Than Switch 1?
    TL;DR We loaded up Pokémon Legends: Z-A on both the original Switch and the new Switch 2 to see how much of a leap the upgrade really is. Spoiler: you get noticeably sharper textures, better anti-aliasing that smooths out those jagged edges, and more stable framerates—especially in busy environments or when battling big legendaries. Is it a night-and-day difference? Not exactly, but if you’re big on graphics and performance, the Switch 2 version feels more polished overall. We’ll let you decide if it’s worth the jump. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Building My Smart 2nd Brain, Part 4: The Art of Documents Searching
    I originally planned to wrap up this series in this part. However, while reviewing my code, I realized there’s a section that could greatly benefit from some additional attention and refinement before concluding this mini-project. That section is about documents searching. Let's see what our store_node does now: def store_node(self, state: KnowledgeState): if state.embeddings and state.chunks: try: # Initialize vectorstore if not provided if not self.vectorstore: self.vectorstore = Chroma( collection_name="smart_second_brain", embedding_function=self.embedding_model, persist_directory=self.chromadb_dir ) # Prep…  ( 16 min )
    My Journey Completing the HNG Internship Stage 0 Backend Task 🚀🐱
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    Unit Testing in PHP: How to Catch Bugs Before They Bite
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    My HNG 13 Journey Begins — Creating a Dynamic Profile Endpoint
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    Refactoring & Design Patterns
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    Why Writing Tests Early Saves Time (and Headaches)
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    The Truth About Machine Learning Most Experts Won't Tell You
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    Building Better YouTube Scripts: A Structured Prompt for AI Writing Assistants
    So here's something I've been working with lately—a comprehensive prompt template for generating YouTube video scripts using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. Not because I think AI should replace human creativity, but because sometimes you need a solid starting point, especially when staring at a blank page at 2 AM with a video deadline looming. Think of it as a requirements document, but for video content. You know how we write detailed specs for software projects? Same concept, different medium. This prompt gives AI assistants the context, structure, and constraints needed to generate usable YouTube scripts instead of generic fluff. The framework covers everything from hooks and retention optimization to engagement triggers and SEO considerations. It's particularly useful if you…  ( 10 min )
    🚀 Building a Dynamic Profile API — My HNG Backend Internship Stage 0 Experience
    Hello Dev Community 👋🏽 I recently joined the HNG Internship (Backend Track) — an intensive, hands-on program that challenges developers to solve real-world engineering tasks under tight deadlines and mentorship. For Stage 0, our first task was to build a simple RESTful API endpoint — but with a fun twist: it had to include a random cat fact fetched dynamically from an external API 🐱 This task seemed simple at first, but it turned out to be a great exercise in API integration, error handling, and clean response formatting — all key skills for backend development. Task Overview The goal was to create a GET /me endpoint that returns: ⚙️ Tools & Technologies Node.js What I Learned This task helped me strengthen my understanding of: It was a small project, but it reinforced the importance of structure and reliability in backend systems. Conclusion Stage 0 might be just the beginning, but it reminded me how powerful simple APIs can be when done right. 💬 Have you ever had to handle API errors or dynamic data fetching in your projects? Share your experience in the comments — I’d love to connect and learn from others in the community!  ( 7 min )
    A Token of My Affliction: The Hidden Pain Behind Every LLM
    Sisyphus Had a Boulder, We Have a Tokenizer Do you know why your LLM gets it wrong when you tell it to reverse the world googling? LLMs can't comprehend raw text like, "hello, i love eating cake." They rely on tokenization, a process that first breaks the sentence into pieces, or tokens: ["hello", ",", "i", "love", "eating", "cake"] But before today's complex methods, there was a naiver, simpler time when the word itself was the most sacred unit. So let's see how that evolution began. The Bag-of-Words (BoW) model treats text as a metaphorical bag of words, completely ignoring grammar and order. It works by scanning a collection of documents to build a vocabulary, then represents each document by simply counting how many times each word appears. (Image credit: Vamshi Prakash) For example, …  ( 12 min )
    Andrej Karpathy – It will take a decade to work through the issues with agents
    If you’ve been following the AI landscape, you’ve probably heard Andrej Karpathy's recent statement that it's going to take a decade to work through the issues with agents. When I first came across that, I couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. A decade? It felt like a long time, yet deep down, it resonated with me. So, I started thinking about my journey through the world of AI and machine learning, and honestly, it’s been a rollercoaster ride filled with awe-inspiring moments and a healthy dose of frustration. The Long Road Ahead Let’s rewind a bit to when I first dipped my toes into AI. It was a daunting yet exhilarating experience. I remember setting up my first neural network using TensorFlow and feeling like I’d just discovered fire. But as I dove deeper, I quickly realized that workin…  ( 9 min )
    A Liberdade da Contenção Deliberada
    A verdadeira liberdade e agilidade em engenharia não vêm da busca incessante por novas ferramentas, mas sim do domínio profundo de um conjunto tecnológico estável e deliberadamente limitado. A estratégia de "escolher tecnologia tediosa" não freia o progresso; pelo contrário, atua como um método sofisticado para acelerá-lo. Ao adotar soluções que minimizam a carga cognitiva e os atritos operacionais, as organizações permitem que suas equipes atinjam ciclos de iteração rápidos e sustentáveis, em total conformidade com a Lei de Boyd. O modelo do GitLab é uma prova concreta e irrefutável de que essa abordagem é não apenas teórica, mas uma estratégia comprovada para desenvolver e escalar um produto de software complexo com notável rapidez. A disciplina do GitLab em otimizar o que já existe e …  ( 7 min )
    Building BowlingAlleys.io — How I’m Outranking Big Brands (One Alley at a Time)
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    10 Best AI Interview Copilot Tools for 2026 🤖 Hadil Ben Abdallah for Final Round AI ・ Oct 17 #programming #ai #interview #career  ( 6 min )
    COLORS: Nono La Grinta - LOVE YOU | A COLORS SHOW
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    COLORS: Dear Silas - Still Southern Playalistic | A COLORS SHOW
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - With You (Live on KEXP)
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    Rick Beato: The Concepts That Actually Changed My Playing
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    Rick Beato: Justin Hawkins Isn't Afraid To Talk Sh*t
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    GameSpot: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Everything To Know
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    GameSpot: Battlefield 6: Full Review
    Battlefield 6 doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but that’s exactly why it’s such a blast. You’re dropped into massive, 128-player battles packed with roaring vehicles, massive destruction and nonstop chaos—just the way veterans like it. It’s a safe comeback for the franchise, leaning on familiar mechanics and scale rather than flashy new gimmicks. If you’ve been craving uproarious, large-scale multiplayer mayhem, Battlefield 6 feels right at home. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    When the Future Decides: How Retrocausal Attention Gives AI Its Voice of Command
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    KEXP: Circles Around the Sun & Mikaela Davis - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - With You (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - The Way I Love You (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - Try Me (Live on KEXP)
    **Jorja Smith brings all the feels with a stripped-down live take of “Try Me” straight from the KEXP studio on August 8, 2025. Backed by guitarist Benjamin Totten and guided by host Larry Mizell Jr., the session was expertly captured by audio engineer Kevin Suggs and mastered by Matt Ogaz. On the video side, Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Leah Franks and Luke Knecht manned the cameras, with Jim Beckmann handling the edit. For more Jorja magic, hit up jorjasmith.com, kexp.org or join her YouTube channel for exclusive perks. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Jorja Smith - Be Honest (Live on KEXP)
    Jorja Smith dropped a sizzling live rendition of “Be Honest” at KEXP’s Seattle studio on August 8, 2025, teaming up with guitarist Benjamin Totten. The session was hosted by Larry Mizell Jr., engineered by Kevin Suggs, mastered by Matt Ogaz and captured on camera by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Leah Franks and Luke Knecht. Dive deeper at https://www.jorjasmith.com or http://kexp.org, and snag some exclusive perks by joining the channel. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Jorja Smith - On My Mind (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Car Seat Headrest - Gethsemane (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Car Seat Headrest - The Catastrophe (Good Luck With That, Man) (Live on KEXP)
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    Why Do Content Creators Choose Sora 2 or Veo 3.1 for Social Clips?
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    Series Week 5/52 — TAB in Action: Preventing Patching Pitfalls
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    Why Every Brand Needs a Voice — Not Just a Logo
    A logo introduces your brand. In today’s noisy digital world, your message isn’t what you say — it’s how you make people feel when you say it. Copywriting isn’t just about selling; it’s about storytelling that sells without shouting. When your brand speaks with personality, confidence, and care, your audience listens — and they stay. Because design catches the eye. But words? They win the heart.  ( 6 min )
    The Hidden Compliance Traps That Can Sink Your Startup Overnight
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    In a world where attention is the new currency, words have become the sharpest tool in the digital battlefield. A well-designed logo may catch the eye, but it’s the right words that capture the mind. Every click, scroll, or purchase begins with a simple yet powerful connection — through language. Think about it. The difference between a visitor and a loyal customer often lies in a headline that speaks, a paragraph that persuades, or a sentence that simplifies. That’s where the art of writing meets strategy — and where a technical writer, copywriter, and content writer join forces to make ideas unforgettable. A technical writer builds trust by explaining complex things with crystal clarity — turning confusion into confidence. When these three skills combine, your brand doesn’t just speak — it connects, convinces, and converts. Because in the end, it’s not about writing more words. It’s about writing the right ones.  ( 6 min )
    🔥 Introducing PACT: A Better Way to Design APIs That Think Like Users
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    COLORS: Dear Silas - Still Southern Playalistic | A COLORS SHOW
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    KEXP: Circles Around the Sun & Mikaela Davis - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - With You (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - The Way I Love You (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - Try Me (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - Be Honest (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - On My Mind (Live on KEXP)
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    Children with Autism: Powerful Ways to Support Them
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    Building a Real-Time Aircraft Landing Tracker for Kisumu Airport with AWS and OpenSky API
    Flight tracking has always fascinated me especially how open data can power useful insights. After seeing how public flight data can capture national attention, I decided to build a simple but powerful real-time aircraft landing tracker for Kisumu Airport using the OpenSky API and AWS serverless stack. Architecture Overview The project uses AWS services to automatically detect and record aircraft landings in real time. How it works: 1.EventBridge triggers a Lambda function every few minutes. Prerequisites Before you start: AWS account and CLI configured Terraform installed Python 3.x OpenSky Network API access (no API key required for public data) Landing Detection Logic The logic inside landing_tracker.py uses a few key rules: Aircraft altitude below 1000 ft Negative vertical rate (descending) Within Kisumu’s latitude/longitude bounding box If all conditions match, the script records a landing in DynamoDB and triggers an SNS notification Conclusion This project shows how open data and cloud technology can combine to deliver real-time insights — from the skies above Kisumu to your dashboard. It’s lightweight, serverless, and easy to adapt for other airports or use cases. Check out the full source code on GitHub https://github.com/Copubah/kisumu-aircraft-tracker  ( 6 min )
    How DRBench Stress-Tests AI Agents for Real-World Enterprise Research
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    Day 17 of 100 days dsa coding challenge
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    Andrew Huang: Beautiful new music making environment! (GRM Atelier)
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    Diagonal Background Pattern with TailwindCSS
    Background patterns are a recent trend in web design, and most can be replicated with only CSS. In this article, I will teach you how to replicate the diagonal background pattern on the Tailwind CSS website using only Tailwind CSS. We will build this simple card component using the background pattern on the card header. The card is a custom shadcn card with extended styles. I will only focus on the background pattern on the card header, and not the card layout or content. globals.css :root { --border: oklch(0.9219 0 0); } .diagonal-bg { @apply bg-[image:repeating-linear-gradient(315deg,var(--border)_0,var(--border)_1px,transparent_1px,transparent_50%) bg-[size:8px_8px]; } /** Card.tsx */ function Card() { return ( User Details {/** card content */} ); } 315° points top-left. Using repeating-linear-gradient(315deg, …) lays stripes along that diagonal. In this example, I am using a --border variable. transparent 1px turns the colour off right after the 1px line. background-size: 8px 8px sets each repeating tile to 8×8px. One thing to note is that more often than not, background patterns in Tailwind CSS can be very verbose. I encourage you to move the CSS code to an @apply Tailwind block in an external file, or, as we will see in other examples in this series, you can keep the code within the component, depending on your preferred React pattern. What other background pattern do you want me to cover?  ( 7 min )
    3003. Maximize the Number of Partitions After Operations
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    Unlocking the Power of Community: How Engaging with Developers on Reddit Can Elevate Your Skills
    In the fast-paced world of technology, developers often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities, from writing code to keeping up with the latest trends. While resources such as documentation, tutorials, and online courses are invaluable, one of the most underestimated tools in a developer’s arsenal is community engagement—specifically on platforms like Reddit. This article delves into the profound impact that participating in developer-centric Reddit discussions can have on your skills, knowledge, and career trajectory. When you think of Reddit, you might picture memes and casual banter. However, nestled within its vast expanse are countless subreddits dedicated to programming, technology, and software development. Subreddits like r/programming, r/learnprogramming, and r/webdev …  ( 9 min )
    How to Manage WireGuard VPN Connection in GNOME Without the wireguard-tools
    If you want to use/connect to VPN without installing the VPN client on your system, the common way to do it is through the WireGuard configuration file. This's more preferable on an immutable OS, e.g. Fedora Silverblue, unless the VPN provider you're using has their client officially available on Flathub. wireguard-tools Because using the WireGuard configuration file in GUI (GNOME's network settings) is easier and faster. systemd-resolved VS NetworkManager It's funny that these two don't work together very well. systemd-resolved is enabled by default in Fedora Silverblue, for example. While NetworkManager is the backend of GNOME's network settings. Considering that Fedora Silverblue is an immutable OS that has its main focus on GNOME, you can clearly see from miles away that this mix a…  ( 8 min )
    DB Mysql/Postgres on AWS vs Hetzner
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    Introducing Quo.js: Declarative, Ultra-simple, Expressive State Management for React
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    Developer Tooling #007
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    # Steps to Write Tests for a Function with No Input, Leading to Injecting `monkeypatch` and Pytest Fixtures into `unittest`
    I wanted to write a test for this function that doesn’t take any inputs and uses a local constant variable. Here’s the function: import os from dotenv import load_dotenv load_dotenv() api_key = os.getenv("API_KEY") def get_api_key(): if api_key: print(f"Success getting API key: {api_key}") return api_key else: print("Failed to get API key") return None I had a couple of options for testing this: either go with functional tests or class-based tests like unittest. Since I personally prefer unittest for my projects—it feels cleaner to me—I decided to write the tests using unittest. So, I started with a basic test: import unittest from config.config import get_api_key import pytest class TestConfig(unittest.TestCase): @pytest.fixture def set_k…  ( 8 min )
    GameSpot: Super Meat Boy 3D. It's good... BUT | First Look
    Super Meat Boy 3D retains the series’ signature mayhem and challenge—Jean-Luc found it a blast to play, but it doesn’t yet nail the lightning-fast precision and polish of the original. The new 3D levels look slick, yet a few platforming quirks and camera hiccups hold it back from true greatness. Developed by Sluggerfly and published by Head Up, the game’s early build still shows plenty of promise. It may not have fully stomped its 2D ancestor, but this meat-cube adventure could carve out its own spot in the franchise. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
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    Satoshi's Bitcoin stash declined by over $20B from all-time high amid crash
    The recent market crash that caused some cryptocurrencies to lose up to 99% of their value also dealt a significant hit to Satoshi's wallets.
    Roman Storm asks DeFi devs: Can you be sure DOJ won't charge you?
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    Stablecoins are really 'central business digital currencies' — VC
    Jeremy Kranz, founder of Sentinel Global, a venture capital firm, said investors should be "discerning" and read the fine print on any stablecoin.
    Can Bitcoin recover as gold plunges from record highs? Analysts weigh in
    Bitcoin-to-gold ratio hits historic lows that previously preceded major bull runs, with past bottoms preceding 100–600% BTC price rallies.
    Crypto Biz: 'Sound money' meets a sound beating as Binance pledges bailout
    Crypto markets reel from a crash, Binance pledges relief, JP Morgan to offer crypto, and corporations are stacking BTC as Elon Musk praises it.
    Bitcoin price ‘lines up nicely’ for $95K drop next despite bullish RSI data
    Bitcoin steadied into weekend trading, but BTC price targets still saw a dip below $100,000 despite increasingly bullish RSI signals.
    What if quantum computers already broke Bitcoin?
    A quantum computer powerful enough to break Bitcoin could steal coins while the network runs as usual.
    L1 is the new battleground, and the playing field isn’t even
    Corporate giants are building their own L1s, shifting blockchain from neutral infrastructure to strategic moats with regulatory advantages.
    Robinhood tokenizes nearly 500 US stocks, ETFs on Arbitrum for EU users
    Robinhood’s tokenization drive on Arbitrum now includes nearly 500 US stock and ETF tokens worth over $8.5 million, as the brokerage deepens its RWA push.
    OpenSea rejects pivot from NFTs, says it’s evolving to ‘trade everything’
    OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer says the platform isn’t abandoning NFTs but expanding into a universal onchain trading hub.
    Ripple’s $1B buy-back plan fails to lift price: Can XRP still rebound?
    Holding above $2 increases XRP's potential to retest $3 in the coming weeks, while also maintaining a record high target of around $7.75.
    UK tax authority doubles crypto warning letters in crackdown on unpaid gains
    HMRC sent nearly 65,000 warning letters to crypto investors last year, more than double the previous year, as the UK steps up efforts to trace undeclared capital gains.
    Bitcoin ETFs shed $1.2B in red week, but Schwab remains bullish
    Bitcoin ETFs lost $1.22 billion this week as BTC fell, but Schwab reported its clients now own 20% of all US crypto ETPs.
    Bitcoin Coinbase Premium weakens but RSI mirrors April bottom zone
    The Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index turned negative as BTC’s RSI hit its lowest level since April, but it could also mark the beginning of a slow recovery.
    NAV Collapse Creates Rare Opportunity in Bitcoin Treasurys: 10x Research
    Bitcoin treasury firms saw NAV premiums collapse as retail lost billions, but the reset created entry points for a new era of skilled asset managers, say researchers.
    ‘Bitcoin smells trouble’ as banks are stressed and ‘yields are puking’ - Strike CEO
    Regional banks faced renewed stress despite 2023 crisis reforms, with Zions and Western Alliance stocks plunging as Bitcoin fell to a four-month low.
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    Richest YouTube Star MrBeast’s Firm Files Trademark With Crypto Ambitions
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    Analyst Says He ‘Nibbled’ HYPE Below $34, Eyes $28 Area as Downtrend Persists
    In an X post, a respected pseudonymous crypto analyst said he bought a HYPE spot position under $34 and would "load up" closer to $28 amid a market downtrend.  ( 30 min )
    Ripple CLO Rejects the Narrative That Crypto Is Just a Tool for 'Crime and Corruption'
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    'Great Hackers, Terrible Traders': How Exploiters Panic Sold and Lost $13M During Market Chaos
    Six hacker wallets dumped ETH during the Oct. 10 market crash, then rebought at higher prices, amplifying losses.  ( 31 min )
    OpenSea Confirms Q1 Launch for SEA Token With Half of Supply Allocated to Community
    The token will be integrated into OpenSea, allowing users to stake behind favorite collections or projects, Finzer said.  ( 28 min )
    'Deploying More Capital — Steady Lads': Bitcoin Treasury Companies Struggle to Halt Plunge
    Already losing favor with investors when bitcoin was in bull mode, companies built around stacking BTC are facing an even larger threat thanks to the price collapse over the past two weeks.  ( 31 min )
    BNB Outperforms Wide Market on Growing RWA Adoption, Potential Coinbase Listing
    The token's price action is driven partly by Coinbase considering BNB for a listing and China Merchants Bank International tokenizing a MMF on the BNB Chain.  ( 29 min )
    Bitcoin-Holding Institutions Seeking Yield, DeFi Capabilities
    Projects such as Rootstock and Babylon may be perking institutional demand for Bitcoin-based yield and restaking  ( 30 min )
    Ondo Finance Urges SEC to Delay Nasdaq's Tokenization Plan Over Transparency Gaps
    The proposed rule change relies on Nasdaq's vague understanding of how the Depository Trust Company (DTC) would handle post-trade settlement for these tokens.  ( 28 min )
    State of Crypto: How to Square Decentralized Finance With Regulatory Compliance
    Are these two ideas compatible? That question directed a conversation at this week's D.C. Fintech Week.  ( 31 min )
    Will Interest Payments Make Stablecoins More Interesting?
    The restriction on paying interest to stablecoin users looks easy to circumvent, argues EY’s Paul Brody. So why not just let stablecoin providers pay interest the same as any bank would?  ( 32 min )
    DOGE Finds Support After Tariff-Led Selloff, Market Awaits Next Catalyst
    The session’s 7% swing came amid renewed macro jitters and reports of large whale liquidations totaling over $74 million.  ( 30 min )
    XRP Stabilizes After Early Dip, Traders Eye $2.40 Breakout
    The move came amid renewed U.S.–China tariff fears and cautious positioning ahead of next week’s SEC deadlines for spot XRP ETFs.  ( 30 min )
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    Abstract or die: Why AI enterprises can't afford rigid vector stacks
    Vector databases (DBs), once specialist research instruments, have become widely used infrastructure in just a few years. They power today's semantic search, recommendation engines, anti-fraud measures and gen AI applications across industries. There are a deluge of options: PostgreSQL with pgvector, MySQL HeatWave, DuckDB VSS, SQLite VSS, Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus and several others. The riches of choices sound like a boon to companies. But just beneath, a growing problem looms: Stack instability. New vector DBs appear each quarter, with disparate APIs, indexing schemes and performance trade-offs. Today's ideal choice may look dated or limiting tomorrow. To business AI teams, volatility translates into lock-in risks and migration hell. Most projects begin life with lightweight engines li…
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    EA Acquisition By Saudi PIF Faces Backlash From Game Developers Union
    The US$55 billion (~RM231 billion) acquisition of Electronic Arts (EA) by the Saudi-backed Public Investment Fund (PIF) has, unsurprisingly, stoked many fires underneath the gaming community, even to the point that one of its own studios expressed concerns about its future. Recently, there’s been further pushback, this time from the US-based United Videogame Workers-CWA union. […] The post EA Acquisition By Saudi PIF Faces Backlash From Game Developers Union appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Govt To Discuss Raising Minimum Social Media Age To 16 With Tech Firms In Singapore
    The government will hold discussions with major social media companies in Singapore next week to explore implementing a higher age limit for platform users, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil announced yesterday. The talks will focus on developing a regulatory and technical framework to raise the minimum age for social media use from 13 to […] The post Govt To Discuss Raising Minimum Social Media Age To 16 With Tech Firms In Singapore appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Motorcyclists Can Now Use QR Codes For Immigration Clearance At Johor Checkpoints
    QR codes can now be used by motorcyclists for clearance at Johor’s land immigration checkpoints. This development follows the successful completion of the first-phase trial of the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe), which began on 22 September. Initially, the NIISe system was implemented for car lanes at Johor’s Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) and the Sultan […] The post Motorcyclists Can Now Use QR Codes For Immigration Clearance At Johor Checkpoints appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Razer Launches Phantom White Collection Of Peripherals
    Razer has announced a new “collection“, which is often what the brand calls special edition colourways for its peripherals. This time, it’s the Phantom White Collection, though Phantom is a lot more meaningful here than white. This is because the shell of the products in the collection are translucent, allowing you to see their innards […] The post Razer Launches Phantom White Collection Of Peripherals appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Huawei nova Flip S Officially Launched In China
    Huawei has recently debuted the nova Flip S in its home market. As the brand’s newest affordable clamshell foldable, the device retains the same design as the nova Flip, down to the colour options. These include New Green, Sakura Pink, Zero White, and Starry Black. That said, the company has also introduced Sand Black and […] The post Huawei nova Flip S Officially Launched In China appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

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    O Que É NGINX e Como Ele Funciona?
    NGINX (pronunciado "engine x") é um software de código aberto amplamente utilizado como servidor web HTTP, proxy reverso, cache de conteúdo, balanceador de carga, proxy TCP/UDP e servidor de proxy de e-mail. Desenvolvido originalmente por Igor Sysoev, o NGINX é distribuído sob a licença BSD de 2 cláusulas e é conhecido por sua flexibilidade, alto desempenho e baixo consumo de recursos. Distribuições empresariais, suporte comercial e treinamentos estão disponíveis através da F5, Inc. Ele foi projetado para lidar com cargas altas de tráfego de forma eficiente, tornando-se uma escolha popular para sites e aplicações de grande escala. O NGINX foi criado por Igor Sysoev em 2002, inicialmente para resolver problemas de desempenho em servidores web russos de alto tráfego. A primeira versão públic…  ( 9 min )
    The Future Isn't Machines. It's Algorithms
    I remember movies from my childhood — robots slowly gaining feelings, struggling with identity, and even dying like humans. Flying cars filled the skies in futuristic cityscapes. Robots weren’t just helpers; they took over jobs like cooking, cleaning, and even nursing. Holograms taught students in classrooms, guiding lessons as if they were real teachers. Back then, school discussions and headlines speculated what 2020 would look like — a world run by intelligent machines, where technology felt magical and omnipresent And now? We got something very different. Mostly recommendation systems, automation, and conversational chatbots. Not the sci-fi spectacle we imagined. We don’t have conscious robots — and honestly, I’m happy about that. Robots shouldn’t mimic humans in areas where emotions and shared life matter — where we co-live, co-exist, and interact socially. Tasks that require trust, empathy, or subtle human judgment shouldn’t be handed over to machines pretending to feel. Technology should support us, not replace the nuances of human connection. What we do have are systems that predict our preferences, understand our personalities, and take care of boring, repetitive tasks. Yes, someone could build machines in human shape. Intelligent systems already exist, capable of learning, predicting, and adapting. Combine that with human-like form, and you could have machines that seem human — acting, speaking, and reacting like us. But appearances can be deceiving. They might imitate behavior, but they don’t share experience, emotion, or understanding. From my perspective, the value isn’t in machines pretending to be people - the point is humans designing systems to make life and work easier. Maybe the future isn’t about sci-fi fantasies. Maybe it’s about making the invisible intelligent — and letting us focus on the things that actually need us. - What 'sci-fi' tech from your childhood do you wish we actually had?  ( 7 min )
    My First API Just Broke (And That Was the Point)
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    Hi, guys! I'm happy to introduce you my first series of articles about Kotlin! I'd like to ask you to read it and give me feedback how do you feel about it ;D
    Kotlin Efficiency: Code Smarter, Not Harder - Typealias 4wl2d ・ Oct 17 #programming #mobile #android #kotlin  ( 6 min )
    Kotlin Efficiency: Code Smarter, Not Harder - Typealias
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    Day 1253 : See It As A Sign
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    💰 50 Real Ways Developers Can Earn Money from Open Source (With Links & Practical Tips)
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    KEXP: Car Seat Headrest - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
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    IGN: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2: First 12 Minutes of Gameplay
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    IGN: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone - Official The Haunting: Predator Badlands Trailer
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    Why I Rewrote Nocta CLI in Rust (Even Though I Didn't Need To)
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    Moving a Domain to Another Registrar
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    Mastering Git Branching Strategies: Finding the Right Fit for Your Team
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    Flip Book
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    🚀 Awesome Resources For Learning About System Design ⚡
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    🐹 Golang Integration with Kafka and Uber ZapLog 📨
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    Understanding Large Language Models (LLMs) and Their Business Applications
    Understanding GPT and Large Language Models (LLMs) GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is a type of Large Language Model (LLM) capable of generating human-like text. What is a Large Language Model (LLM)? How do LLMs work? What are the business applications of LLMs? What Is a Large Language Model? A Large Language Model (LLM) is a specific kind of foundation model—a model pre-trained on vast amounts of unlabeled, self-supervised data. LLMs are foundation models designed specifically for text and text-like data such as natural language, code, or documentation. These models are trained on massive datasets — books, articles, websites, and conversations. To give you perspective: A 1 GB text file can store about 178 million words. A petabyte equals about 1 million gigabytes — an almost unim…  ( 7 min )
    Omniscience (Bite-size Article)
    Introduction The word “omniscience” literally means “to know everything.” In English it is translated as omniscience, derived from omni (all) + science (knowledge). This idea of “knowing everything” has appeared in religions and philosophies around the world since ancient times. In Greek mythology, the supreme god Zeus is described as having the power to see the entire world, while in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam the one God (Yahweh / God / Allah) is portrayed as an “all-knowing, all-powerful” being who knows the past, present, and future as well as the innermost thoughts of humans. In many religions—especially monotheistic ones—the phrase “God is omniscient and omnipotent” is a standard expression, describing a being who knows all events and all human hearts. This concept of omnisci…  ( 8 min )
    How I Fixed Lighthouse Score Drops Caused by Google Tag Manager & Analytics
    Hello, I'm Maneshwar. I'm working on FreeDevTools online currently building *one place for all dev tools, cheat codes, and TLDRs* — a free, open-source hub where developers can quickly find and use tools without any hassle of searching all over the internet. Sometimes your site might be perfectly optimized — lightweight, fast, and SEO-friendly — but your Lighthouse or PageSpeed Insights scores refuse to hit 100. The reason? Google Tag Manager (GTM) or Google Analytics scripts. That’s exactly what happened to me while building Free Devtools. Here’s how I fixed it. Instead of loading GTM immediately, I deferred it until the user interacts with the page or the browser goes idle. Here’s the simple script that made the difference: (function() { cons…  ( 8 min )
    e o tal do Microserviço?
    A ideia aqui é partilhar meus estudos com vocês. Hoje começaremos por um tema básico, que todo dev deve ter na ponta da língua. O que que é esse tal de microserviço? Microserviços (ou Microservices Architecture) é um estilo arquitetural no qual uma aplicação é estruturada como uma coleção de serviços pequenos, independentes e fracamente acoplados. Isto é, cada microserviço tem baixa dependência em relação ao outro e alta autonomia. Pensando nisso, cada serviço deve focar em uma única responsabilidade, executar seu próprio processo separadamente, comunicar-se através de APIs (com conexões HTTP/REST ou serviços de mensageria, por exemplo), ser independência para ser deployado, ter seu próprio banco de dado e ser desenvolvido por times autonômos. Vamos desmistificar? Enquanto o monolito é u…  ( 14 min )
    Raw XPath is Dead: How XPathy's Fluent API Solves Your Flaky Test Problem
    One of the most frequent causes of flaky tests is when a front-end change inadvertently alters the casing or spacing of an HTML attribute or text content. A CSS class might change from active to Active, or an error message might gain an extra space: " Error Message " vs. "Error Message". These minor variations are enough to break an exact-match XPath, leading to frustrating test failures. XPathy's Value Transformation feature provides a fluent, built-in mechanism to address these issues. By applying transformations like case-folding and space-normalization before the locator comparison, XPathy ensures your locators match the intended value, regardless of the developer's formatting choices. Raw XPath requires the complex use of the translate() function to achieve case-insensitivity. You mu…  ( 8 min )
    Why January 1, 1970 Is the Most Important Date in programming (And You've Probably Never Heard of It)
    January 1, 1970 is a very special date in programming. Not because anything groundbreaking happened that day (no revolutionary app launched, no tech billionaire was born), but because it's literally the moment time began for computers. Every timestamp on your device, from the moment you created that embarrassing selfie to when you last ordered pizza at 2 AM, is secretly just counting seconds from this one specific moment: midnight on January 1, 1970. Your computer doesn't think it's October 2025. It thinks it's been exactly 1,770,000,000-ish seconds since New Year's Day 1970. Welcome to Unix Epoch Time, the invisible clock that runs the internet. Okay, imagine if everyone measured their age not in years, but in seconds since some random Tuesday in 1970. Weird, right? But that's basically w…  ( 10 min )
    Day 17 of #30DaysOfSolidity — Build an Upgradeable Subscription Manager for Your SaaS dApp
    Introduction Modern Web3 apps need upgradeability just like traditional SaaS apps. Users shouldn’t lose data or need to reinstall dApps whenever new features or bug fixes are released. In this tutorial, we’ll build an upgradeable subscription manager using the proxy pattern and delegatecall in Solidity. This approach separates storage from logic, enabling seamless upgrades while preserving user subscription data. By the end, you’ll understand: How to design upgrade-safe contracts How to separate storage and logic How to add/upgrade subscription plans without migrating data Best practices for proxy-based dApps Normal smart contracts are immutable. Once deployed, changing logic requires deploying a new contract. This is a major problem for SaaS dApps: Users lose their subscription data if …  ( 9 min )
    PYTHON BASICS DAY 01
    So these is my day 01 of learning Python wish me luck  ( 6 min )
    What Does a Production Support Engineer Actually Do ?
    A Production Support Engineer ensures that live applications and systems run smoothly without interruptions. They act as the first line of defense when something goes wrong in production. This role involves monitoring, troubleshooting, automation, and communication and all aimed at keeping systems stable and users happy. Let’s explore the key responsibilities with real-world examples : 1. Monitoring Alerts Using ITRS and Splunk Production environments generate alerts when something unusual happens — like high CPU usage or failed transactions. Example: Using ITRS Geneos, you might receive an alert that a database query is taking too long. You log into the system, check the query logs, and inform the database team. With Splunk, you can search logs using keywords to find errors like: ERROR: …  ( 8 min )
    Things I thought I didn't need while learning web development (part 1)
    TypeScript You're finally building that dream app that's gonna make your portfolio really pop and get all the recruiters sliding into your LinkedIn DMs. JavaScript is finally clicking, and you no longer have to Google the command for starting a new React project with npm create @vite latest ...hold up...that's not right! Of course, if you have run the correct version of the above command, you've seen the option to start the project with TypeScript. Maybe you opted in once, wrote some code, your editor started screaming at you - and you went right back to good old friendly vanilla JS. That's what I did too. But I think it was a mistake and I'm here to stop you from making the same one. The misconception I had was thinking that TypeScript is just another library that a "real" developer can do without. It requires extra configuration, a build step, and the syntax feels weird and confusing. The code running in the browser is still just JavaScript anyway, so why bother? That "screaming" your editor did? It wasn't just being mean, it was actually trying to save you from yourself. TypeScript will expose faulty logic and mistakes way before they get a chance to become nasty bugs at runtime. Beyond the bug prevention, the developer experience is just amazing! Being able to automatically resolve imports, instantly see a function's parameters, and get smooth autocomplete. Big oouf! Once you get used to that, regular JavaScript will feel like me trying to write this blog post without asking Gemini to "FIX THE WRITING AND MAKE NO MISTAKES!!" After actually using TypeScript on a daily basis ever since I landed my first real job as a developer, I wish (and so do many others) that JavaScript was more like TypeScript all the time. There's plenty of articles and videos out there going through all of the benefits, so I won't try to list them all here. But the point I want to make is that when you eventually land that dream job. You're most likely going to be writing TypeScript, so just start now and you'll thank yourself later!  ( 8 min )
    Meet XPathy: The Fluent Java API That Makes Raw XPath Obsolete
    For years, UI automation engineers have struggled with the same nemesis: raw XPath strings. They're brittle, hard to read, and prone to silent errors caused by a misplaced bracket, quote, or function. Balancing string concatenation, single quotes, and double quotes to build complex locators is a maintenance headache that slows down test development and makes debugging a nightmare. XPathy is a lightweight Java library built to solve this problem. It replaces manual string manipulation with a fluent, object-oriented API, allowing developers to build sophisticated Selenium locators using clear, chainable methods. XPathy makes raw XPath obsolete by turning the process of locator creation into a declarative, business-readable task. The goal of a locator is to express a test's intent. Instead of…  ( 8 min )
    LLPY-14: Evaluación y Métricas de Calidad - Midiendo el Éxito del RAG
    🎯 El Desafío de Medir Calidad en RAG Imagina que tu sistema RAG está en producción: ✅ API responde en 1-3 segundos ✅ 100+ requests por día ✅ Usuarios parecen contentos Pero hay preguntas críticas sin respuesta: ¿Las respuestas son correctas? ¿El LLM está inventando información (hallucinations)? ¿Los documentos recuperados son relevantes? ¿Qué % de queries tienen buena calidad? ¿Cómo identificar y fix problemas sistemáticos? Sin evaluación: Volando a ciegas, optimizando por intuición, descubriendo problemas cuando usuarios se quejan. La Magnitud del Problema Dimensiones de Calidad en RAG Un sistema RAG tiene múltiples puntos de falla: Query → Embedding → Qdrant Search → Reranking → LLM Generation → Answer Cada paso puede fallar: ├─ Embedding: Query mal entendido ├─ Search: …  ( 16 min )
    LLPY-13: CI/CD con GitHub Actions - Automatización Completa
    🎯 El Desafío de los Deployments Manuales Imagina el proceso tradicional de deployment: 1. Developer hace cambios → 10 min 2. Run tests localmente → 5 min 3. Fix issues → 15 min 4. Build Docker image → 5 min 5. Push a Docker Hub → 3 min 6. SSH a servidor → 2 min 7. Pull nueva imagen → 2 min 8. Restart servicio → 1 min 9. Verificar deployment → 3 min 10. Rollback si falla → 10 min TOTAL: 56 minutos + posibilidad de error humano Problemas: ⏱️ Tiempo desperdiciado: 1 hora por deploy 🐛 Errores humanos: Olvidar un paso, typo en comando 📝 Sin tracking: ¿Quién deployó qué, cuándo? 🔄 Inconsistencia: Diferentes procesos por developer 🚨 Sin rollback fácil: Revertir requiere proceso manual La Magnitud del Problema Requisitos de CI/CD Moderno ✅ Quality Gates: Tests, linting, sec…  ( 16 min )
    LLPY-12: Docker y Containerización - De Desarrollo a Producción
    🎯 El Desafío de la Portabilidad y Reproducibilidad Imagina este escenario familiar: ✅ Tu código funciona perfecto en tu laptop ❌ Falla en el servidor de staging ❌ Falla diferente en producción ❌ Nuevo desarrollador tarda 2 días en setup El problema: "Works on my machine" 🤷 Requisitos de Deployment Moderno 🔄 Reproducibilidad: Mismo comportamiento en dev, staging, prod 📦 Portabilidad: Ejecuta en cualquier servidor Linux 🔒 Aislamiento: Dependencias no interfieren con host ⚡ Velocidad: Deploy en segundos, no horas 📊 Versionado: Cada deploy es traceable ↔️ Consistencia: Python 3.13, UV, dependencias exactas Opciones para Deployment Método Pros Contras Reproducibilidad Manual (pip install) Simple Dependencias conflictivas ❌ Ninguna Virtual environments Aislamiento Python No…  ( 15 min )
    LLPY-11: Terraform - Infraestructura como Código
    🎯 El Desafío de Gestionar Infraestructura Cloud Imagina que necesitas desplegar tu sistema RAG en GCP: ✅ VM para Qdrant (Compute Engine) ✅ API en Cloud Run (FastAPI) ✅ Batch Job (Cloud Run Job para procesamiento) ✅ Storage (Google Cloud Storage) ✅ Secrets (Secret Manager para .env y JWT keys) El problema: ¿Cómo creas, actualizas y gestionas toda esta infraestructura de forma reproducible, versionada y colaborativa? Opciones para Gestionar Infraestructura Método Pros Contras Reproducibilidad Console UI (manual) Fácil, visual Propenso a errores, no versionado ❌ Ninguna gcloud CLI scripts Automatizado Scripts frágiles, difícil rollback ⚠️ Limitada Cloud Formation IaC nativo AWS Solo AWS ✅ Alta (AWS only) Pulumi Multiple lenguajes Requiere runtime ✅ Alta Terraform Declarativo…  ( 17 min )
    Running Evals on LangChain Applications: A Practical, End-to-End Guide
    Evaluations (“evals”) are the backbone of reliable AI systems. If you are building agents or RAG pipelines with LangChain, systematic evals—paired with robust observability—are the fastest way to improve accuracy, reduce latency and cost, and harden your application for production. This guide lays out a pragmatic approach to designing, running, and operationalizing evals for LangChain applications using Maxim AI’s full-stack platform for simulation, evaluation, and observability. It covers evaluation design, metrics and datasets, instrumentation patterns, scaling strategies, and how to close the loop from development to production. LangChain provides a flexible interface to compose prompts, tools, retrievers, and chain logic. That flexibility can lead to emergent agent behaviors and comple…  ( 11 min )
    LLPY-09: Phoenix y OpenTelemetry - Observabilidad Completa
    🎯 El Desafío de Debugging en Sistemas RAG Imagina que tu sistema RAG está en producción: ✅ API recibe 100+ req/s ✅ Pipeline complejo: Embedding → Qdrant → Reranking → LLM ✅ Múltiples servicios integrados Pero hay un problema: ¿Cómo debuggeas cuando algo sale mal? Preguntas sin Respuesta Performance: "¿Por qué esta query tardó 5 segundos cuando debería tomar 2?" Quality: "¿Por qué el LLM generó una respuesta incorrecta?" Errors: "¿Dónde falló exactamente en el pipeline?" Cost: "¿Cuántos tokens estoy consumiendo por día?" User Experience: "¿Qué % de usuarios obtienen respuestas relevantes?" Sin observabilidad: debugging a ciegas con print statements y logs dispersos. La Complejidad del RAG Pipeline User Query: "¿Cuántos días de vacaciones?" ↓ ├─ [1] Embedding gen…  ( 17 min )
    LLPY-10: Autenticación JWT con RSA - Seguridad Stateless
    🎯 El Desafío de la Autenticación en APIs Imagina que tu API RAG está en producción: ✅ Endpoints públicos: /api/health, /api/rag/ask ⚠️ Endpoints sensibles: /api/vectorstore/load, /api/status (detalles completos) ⚠️ Endpoints administrativos: /api/vectorstore/delete El problema: ¿Cómo proteges los endpoints sensibles sin comprometer la performance o escalabilidad? Requisitos de Autenticación 🔒 Seguro: Tokens no falsificables ⚡ Rápido: Validación en <5ms 📈 Escalable: Sin estado compartido entre instancias 🔄 Stateless: No requiere base de datos de sesiones 🌐 Estándar: Compatible con cualquier cliente HTTP 🔑 Rotable: Cambio de claves sin downtime ⏰ Temporal: Tokens con expiración automática Opciones de Autenticación Método Pros Contras Escalabilidad Session cookies Famil…  ( 17 min )
    Securing Intelligence: The Complete AI Security Series [Video]
    This is a video overview of the complete "Securing Intelligence" series on AI security. Look, I know what you're thinking. Four long articles on AI security? Who has time to read all that? Good news: you don't have to. I fed the entire "Securing Intelligence" series into NotebookLM, and it created this beautiful narrated slideshow that walks you through everything—from prompt injection attacks to building security culture—while you enjoy your coffee, commute, or pretend to be in a meeting. Grab your headphones. This is AI security, but make it digestible. Here's the thing about AI security: it's not a solved problem. Organizations are racing to deploy AI systems, and most of them are doing it with security models from 2005. Instead of reading four dense articles (though they're there i…  ( 10 min )
    Understanding GPT and Large Language Models (LLMs)
    Understanding GPT and Large Language Models (LLMs) GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is a type of Large Language Model (LLM) capable of generating human-like text. What is a Large Language Model (LLM)? How do LLMs work? What are the business applications of LLMs? What Is a Large Language Model? A Large Language Model (LLM) is a specific kind of foundation model—a model pre-trained on vast amounts of unlabeled, self-supervised data. LLMs are foundation models designed specifically for text and text-like data such as natural language, code, or documentation. These models are trained on massive datasets — books, articles, websites, and conversations. To give you perspective: A 1 GB text file can store about 178 million words. A petabyte equals about 1 million gigabytes — an almost unim…  ( 7 min )
    🧠 What Is Immutability?
    An immutable object is one whose state cannot change after creation. For example, Java’s String class is immutable: String name = "Yash"; concat() creates a new String instead of modifying the original. ⚙ Why Immutability Matters Here’s why immutable objects are a developer’s best friend: ✅ Thread-Safety – Immutable objects can be shared across threads safely without synchronization. 🧩 Predictable Behavior - Their state never changes, so debugging is easier. 🧠 Simpler Design – You don’t have to worry about side effects. 💡 Cache Friendly – Immutable objects can be cached or reused without fear of modification. 🧱 How to Make a Class Immutable To make your own class immutable, follow these 5 golden rules: Mark the class as final So no one can subclass and modify its behavior. public final…  ( 7 min )
    react-portalslots
    react-portalslots: colocate UI components without prop drilling Building React apps often involves a common problem: you need to render parts of your UI (buttons, toolbars, headers, etc.) into specific areas of your layout (header, sidebar, footer), without drilling props all the way up through the component tree or relying on global state. The react-portalslots library solves this elegantly. When you have a Layout component that defines regions like a header or sidebar, nested components often want to add something there (like a "Save" button in the header). You usually end up doing something like: Save} sidebar={ Navigation } > This quickly becomes messy - you have to "lift" components up through layers of unrelated…  ( 8 min )
    Why Can’t I Download Some Instagram Images?
    If you’re trying to download Instagram images using tools like the Instagram Pictures Download Tool and encounter issues where some images can’t be downloaded, you may be wondering why that’s happening. While Instagram offers an easy way to view and interact with images, there are several factors that can prevent certain images from being downloaded. Let’s explore the common reasons why this might occur. Privacy Settings and Account Restrictions Private Accounts: If the image belongs to a private account, it won’t be available for download unless you follow the account. Instagram’s privacy settings restrict access to content from private accounts, and tools like the Instagram Pictures Download Tool will not be able to fetch images from private profiles unless you are authorized to view the…  ( 8 min )
    Supercharge Your Laravel App: Caching, Queues & Performance
    Building a fast Laravel app isn’t just a luxury — it’s a necessity. 👉 Learn how to transform your Laravel app from sluggish to spectacular. 🔗 Read here  ( 6 min )
    Rank your design options, get A/B feedback, and collect real testimonials
    I got tired of guessing which version of a page actually worked better, so I made something simple that helps you get quick, honest feedback without a big launch or paid ads. You can share your site and see how it ranks next to others. People vote, drop quick comments, and you instantly see what grabs attention or feels off. It’s a fun way to get early validation and ideas. Got two landing pages or screenshots and can’t decide which one’s better? Upload both and let people pick their favorite. You’ll get a clear breakdown of votes and short comments that tell you why they picked it. When something performs well, you can ask users to leave a quick testimonial right there. All of them stay in one place, ready to use on your site or socials. Rankinpublic is a free and easy alternative to Product Hunt or TinyLaunch when you just want quick feedback, real opinions, and a clean way to show your progress.  ( 6 min )
    Will the Quality of Photos and Videos Be Reduced When Downloading from Instagram?
    When you download photos and videos from Instagram, especially using third-party tools like the Instagram Post Download Tool, it’s natural to wonder whether the quality of the media will be reduced. Instagram is known for compressing content to improve load times and save bandwidth, but does this affect the quality of the content you download? Let’s break it down. Instagram’s Compression Process Instagram compresses photos and videos upon upload to optimize them for display on its platform. This process reduces file size and resolution to improve page load speeds and minimize data consumption for mobile users. The result is often a noticeable reduction in quality compared to the original file you uploaded. Impact on Downloaded Media When you download media from Instagram, the downloaded fi…  ( 8 min )
    Getting Started with Tamagui: A Complete Guide to Modern React Native Styling
    Transform your React Native app with Tamagui's powerful design system and component library Tamagui is a modern, performant design system for React Native that brings the power of CSS-in-JS to mobile development. With its intuitive API, design tokens, and excellent TypeScript support, Tamagui makes building beautiful, consistent UIs a breeze. In this tutorial, we'll walk through installing Tamagui in a React Native Expo project and create a beautiful text-heavy screen to demonstrate its capabilities. How to install and configure Tamagui in a React Native Expo project Setting up the necessary configuration files Creating beautiful typography with Tamagui's design tokens Building a responsive layout with proper spacing and colors Best practices for organizing your Tamagui components Basic kn…  ( 7 min )
    Will the Downloaded Posts Be in Original Quality?
    When downloading Instagram posts, especially images and videos, one key question that often arises is whether the downloaded content will be in its original quality. Instagram compresses media content before it appears on the platform, but the question remains whether third-party download tools can preserve this original quality. Let's explore the quality of posts downloaded using tools like the Instagram Post Downloader. In most cases, yes, but with some considerations: Instagram's Compression of Media Instagram compresses images and videos when they are uploaded to the platform to optimize them for fast loading and display. This means that the content on Instagram is often of lower quality compared to the original files you uploaded. Instagram reduces the resolution, bitrate, and file si…  ( 7 min )
    A Beginner’s Journey with PostgreSQL
    🧠 PostgreSQL for Those Who Have No Idea! A real journey from zero to creating your first database — with real logs and beginner mistakes. “I had no idea how to run PostgreSQL. I thought, 'Maybe I’ll just install it and it’ll work!' But once I opened Git Bash, that’s when the real story began…” Imagine you’re totally new. You’ve just heard — “PostgreSQL is a powerful database.” You install it, but now you’re stuck. How do you actually run this thing? You type: psql --version And PostgreSQL replies: psql (PostgreSQL) 16.6 Nice! 😍 But then you try: psql -U postgres And suddenly... password authentication failed for user "postgres" 😬 Uh oh — first roadblock! You guess — maybe the password was admin (lol). psql -U postgres Password for user postgres: And this time… 🎉 psql (16.6) T…  ( 8 min )
    Puleng LenkaBula and the Weaponization of Unisa’s Inherited Instability Against Reformist Leadership
    Introduction: Reform, Resistance, and the Crisis of Leadership at Unisa This ongoing struggle underscores the broader complexities of academic governance, institutional accountability, and the gendered dimensions of power within South Africa’s higher education system. Puleng LenkaBula and Reformist Leadership in Higher Education However, these efforts have faced deep resistance from internal factions and legacy structures resistant to reform. The systemic targeting of her administration, often through orchestrated media campaigns and administrative disruptions, reflects how Unisa’s inherited instability has been exploited to stall progress. Unisa’s Reform Journey and Governance Controversies The Unisa R87 million laptop tender, allegations of supply chain corruption, and whistleblower reve…  ( 8 min )
    Can I Download Instagram Carousel Posts (Multiple Photos/Videos)?
    Instagram carousel posts, which allow users to share multiple photos or videos in a single post, are an excellent way to showcase content in a cohesive manner. But what if you want to download these carousel posts and save the individual images or videos? Fortunately, it is possible to download Instagram carousel posts using third-party tools. Let’s explore how you can do this. Instagram carousel posts are a feature that allows users to upload up to 10 images and videos in a single post, which users can swipe through. Carousel posts are often used for storytelling, showing before-and-after images, or sharing multi-part content in a single post. Yes, you can download Instagram carousel posts, including all the photos and videos within them, but Instagram doesn’t offer a native way to do so.…  ( 8 min )
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Hands-On Labs to Extend LVM, Troubleshoot SELinux Policy, and Master Shell Scripting
    Are you ready to move beyond basic Linux commands and truly manage enterprise-grade systems? Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is the backbone of countless data centers, and mastering it is a non-negotiable skill for serious IT professionals. The Learn Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Learning Path on LabEx offers a structured, hands-on roadmap to transform you from a novice user into a confident system administrator. Forget passive video tutorials; our interactive labs put you directly in the driver's seat, tackling real-world challenges in system management, security, and automation. Let's dive into five foundational labs that will immediately elevate your RHEL expertise. Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 5 minutes In this challenge, you will learn how to extend an existing logical volume on a …  ( 7 min )
    🚀 The 20-Minute Production API Challenge with GoFr
    Most developers spend 4 hours setting up what GoFr does in 20 minutes. ou’ve been there.
 Your product manager says, “We just need a simple API that stores orders in a database and publishes events.” Then it begins: ⏱️ Hour 1: Database setup, pooling, and error handling ⏱️ Hour 2: Logging, context propagation ⏱️ Hour 3: Metrics and tracing configuration ⏱️ Hour 4: Health checks and graceful shutdowns Four hours later… you finally write your first line of actual business logic. GoFr changes that.
 
It ships with production-grade defaults — observability, migrations, PubSub, metrics — all wired automatically. Your job? Just write code that matters. package main import "gofr.dev/pkg/gofr" func main() { app := gofr.New() app.GET("/ping", func(c *gofr.Context) (any, error) { return map[s…  ( 8 min )
    Can I Download Instagram Reels Thumbnails as Photos?
    Instagram Reels has become a popular way to share short, engaging videos, but what if you want to download just the thumbnail image for a Reel? Whether you need it for archiving, analysis, or creating a thumbnail collection, the good news is that it’s possible to download Instagram Reels thumbnails as photos. Let’s dive into how you can do this. What is a Reels Thumbnail? The thumbnail of an Instagram Reel is the cover image that appears before a user plays the video. This thumbnail often serves as a preview of the content, and it can be a frame from the video or a custom image chosen by the creator. Can You Download Reels Thumbnails? Yes, you can download the thumbnail images from Instagram Reels, but this isn’t a feature Instagram natively provides. However, by using third-party tools an…  ( 7 min )
    Building Secure AI Agents with Auth0: A Developer's Guide
    🔐 Building Secure AI Agents with Auth0: A Developer's Guide Artificial Intelligence agents are revolutionizing how we interact with technology, but with great power comes great responsibility. Security should never be an afterthought when building AI-powered applications. Let's explore how Auth0 makes it easier to implement robust authentication and authorization for AI agents. AI agents have access to sensitive data, make autonomous decisions, and interact with various APIs and services. Without proper authentication and authorization, these agents become potential security vulnerabilities. From unauthorized access to data breaches, the risks are substantial. Token-Based Authentication Auth0's robust token management ensures that your AI agents can securely authenticate with backend…  ( 7 min )
    Confident Refactoring When Money Is on the Line
    Navigating the Minefield of Payment Code Refactoring In the high-stakes world of financial technology, code changes carry extraordinary weight. When dealing with payment systems, the stakes multiply exponentially, as even minor regressions can trigger significant financial losses and irreparable damage to customer trust. This reality creates a paradox: payment systems desperately evolve to meet new requirements, yet the fear of catastrophic failures often leads to technical stagnation. Working extensively with legacy payment infrastructure has revealed a troubling pattern. When developers approach financial code with excessive caution, the system inevitably deteriorates—not unlike the broken window theory applied to software. Instead of physical decay, we encounter what I call "spooky wi…  ( 8 min )
    node-cron for scheduled jobs
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    node-cron para jobs agendados
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - The Way I Love You (Live on KEXP)
    Jorja Smith brings her signature soul to KEXP’s live studio session, laying down a heartfelt take on “The Way I Love You” on August 8, 2025. Backed by guitarist Benjamin Totten, the performance was hosted by Larry Mizell Jr., engineered by Kevin Suggs, mastered by Matt Ogaz, and captured by a camera team led by Jim Beckmann (who also handled the edit), Carlos Cruz, Leah Franks and Luke Knecht. For more of Jorja’s music and behind-the-scenes moments, swing by her official site or KEXP.org—and don’t forget to join the channel for exclusive perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Jorja Smith - Try Me (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - On My Mind (Live on KEXP)
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    Decorators in Python
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    Balancing Confidence and Imposter Syndrome
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    As developers, we've all felt the pain of polyglot project management. You have a backend in Java managed by Maven, a data science script in Python managed by pip, and a frontend in JavaScript managed by npm. Your project then turns into a chaotic collection of different toolchains, build processes, and node_modules folders. Object Sense (OSE) proposes a radical solution to this chaos with its Micro Language Framework. It's all about creating a single, unified toolchain for building, managing, and deploying multi-language applications. Let's break down its two core components: a built-in transpilation engine and a unified dependency manager. Write Everything in One Place: The Transpilation Engine The first major feature, called "Secondary Injection," is essentially a powerful, build-time t…  ( 7 min )
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    What Developers Can Learn from GameApps.cc: A Technical Teardown
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    Built a CLI app to automate complex daily GIT workflows
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    KEXP: Circles Around the Sun & Mikaela Davis - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - On My Mind (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
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    Circles Around the Sun & Mikaela Davis Live at KEXP (Aug 21, 2025) Circles Around the Sun teamed up with harpist/vocalist Mikaela Davis for a breezy live session in the KEXP studio, tearing through three instrumental grooves—“Hot Pursuit,” “After Sunrise” and “Moonbow”—while host Troy Nelson kept the energy high. Backing them up were Dan Horne on bass (and audio mixing), Mark Levyz on drums, Adam MacDougall on keys, John Lee Shannon on guitar, plus engineers Kevin Suggs (audio) and Matt Ogaz (mastering). Cameras rolled courtesy of Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Jonathan Jacobson & Luke Knecht, with Jim also handling editing. Check out more on their Bandcamp or at KEXP.org. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Jorja Smith - The Way I Love You (Live on KEXP)
    Jorja Smith takes over the KEXP studio for a soulful, stripped-down rendition of “The Way I Love You,” laying down lush vocals and raw emotion in a live session recorded on August 8, 2025. Backed by guitarist Benjamin Totten and guided by host Larry Mizell Jr., this performance brings an intimate energy that feels both fresh and timeless. Behind the scenes, audio engineer Kevin Suggs and mastering wiz Matt Ogaz nail the sound, while a crack camera crew led by Jim Beckmann captures every note. Catch the full session on KEXP’s channel or head to jorjasmith.com for more. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Rick Beato: Justin Hawkins Isn't Afraid To Talk Sh*t
    Justin Hawkins opens up about everything from the early days of The Darkness to his current YouTube grind. He’s unafraid to talk sh*t, share wild stories and reflect on what it takes to pivot from stadium stages to online fame. He also gives props to his Beato Club backers—dozens of supporters who make his ride possible. If you’re into candid rock tales or guitar geekery, this is one interview you don’t want to miss. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Asus Rog Z13 Keyboard Replacement
    TLDR - I destoryed an already dysfunctional keyboard in search of answers. Found an affordable, budget-friendly creative solution! So, I got this Asus Rog Flow Z13 about a year ago from Ebay. It was super affordable. I was super excited to have a fancy device to draw on that had the power of a PC. I went one step further and bought an Asus Pen. (Yeah, the Asus pen is actually pretty great for drawing in my opinion btw, and it also works on the Microsoft Surface...) This is all fine and dandy, but then Microsoft surfaces started appearing all around me. All with fully funcitoning keyboards. There I sat, in the dark, bending the keyboard connection in just the right way so that it would work enough for the mouse and keyboard signals to register. The backlight wasn't working, so I struggled …  ( 9 min )
    Creating a Text Extension for TCJSGame: Tctxt - Complete Documentation & Tutorial
    Creating a Text Extension for TCJSGame: Tctxt - Complete Documentation & Tutorial If you're using TCJSGame for your JavaScript game projects, you might have noticed that handling text can be a bit limited. That's why I created Tctxt - a powerful text extension that makes working with text in TCJSGame as easy as working with sprites! Tctxt is a custom class that extends TCJSGame's Component class, providing enhanced text rendering capabilities with features like background padding, text alignment, stroke effects, and more. Simply add this to your HTML file after including TCJSGame: Or download the file and include it locally. new Tctxt(size, font, color, x, y, align, stroke, baseline, background, paddingX, paddingY) Pa…  ( 8 min )
    My Workflow Hacks for Music Creation: Tools That Have Streamlined My Process
    Hey everyone! As someone who loves diving into music creation, I'm always looking for ways to make the process smoother and more efficient. The technical aspects can sometimes interrupt the creative flow, and finding the right tools can make a significant difference. I wanted to share a few resources that have become part of my routine, hoping they might offer some useful insights for your own projects. One of the initial steps in many of my music projects involves establishing the tempo. Whether I'm trying to match an existing track or set a rhythm for a new idea, getting the BPM right early on is crucial. I've found that using a BPM Tapper helps significantly with this. Understanding the harmonic framework of a piece is fundamental for composing and improvising. While ear training is inv…  ( 7 min )
    2025 Complete Guide: PaddleOCR-VL-0.9B — Baidu's Ultra-Lightweight Document Parsing Powerhouse
    🎯 Key Takeaways (TL;DR) Breakthrough Achievement: A model with only 0.9B parameters ranks #1 globally on the OmniBenchDoc V1.5 leaderboard (composite score: 90.67) Comprehensive Superiority: Outperforms large multimodal models like GPT-4o, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and Qwen2.5-VL-72B Multilingual Support: Supports 109 languages, covering Chinese, English, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, and other major languages Practical Value: Accurately recognizes complex document layouts, tables, formulas, handwritten notes, and can even extract QR codes and stamps separately Lightweight & Efficient: 14.2% faster inference than MinerU2.5, 253.01% faster than dots.ocr, deployable as browser plugins What is PaddleOCR-VL? Core Technical Architecture Performance: Why Does It Surpass Large Models? Real-World Use Case…  ( 12 min )
    Sign your AWS Lambda Code
    AWS Lambda is a serverless technology that lets you deploy your application without having to deploy servers. You essentially deploy tour code, configure basic settings like memory, ephemeral storage and IAM role and that's it, you are good to go. Code signing is a security process that applies a digital signature to software code or executables to prove the authenticity and integrity of your code. So, what does it mean? You have deployed your code but how do you know the deployed code has not been tampered with? That's the problem Code Signing solves. Authenticity: the code is deployed by a trusted source like yourself or your company. Integrity: the code has not been modified since it was signed. Non-repudiation: the signer like you cannot later deny having signed it. AWS Signer is a ful…  ( 8 min )
    Looking for the best AI Meeting Tools to boost team productivity? 🚀 These tools join live calls, capture action items, summarize discussions, and automate follow-ups in real time—turning every meeting into actionable outcomes.
    A post by Jeenifer Beezer  ( 6 min )
    Here's How to Change GNOME Fractal's Font Size
    Fractal is a Matrix chat client, like Element, Cinny, and FluffyChat. There are many good things with chatting in Matrix: It's secure because of E2EE. You can also use any clients you want, provided that the one you choose implemented the security features of the Matrix protocol correctly. You can even self-host it, meaning you control your data. You can't go wrong with any of them on the above. It depends on your needs and your preference. If you want calling, Element and FluffyChat (experimental feature) are there for you. I like Fractal and Cinny UIs. And both of them are easy on RAM, especially Cinny. But I go with Fractal because its cross signing process is seamless. I use Element X on mobile, so I can't verify Cinny without the recovery key. Otherwise, I would go with Cinny. There's one major issue with Fractal, though. I can't change its tiny font size. Sadly, its devs mistakenly understand that texts in chat messages should be treated the same with texts in the OS/DE user interface with all the visual aids in place. To tell you the truth, I already have 1.5x scaling on my setup. I can't go further than this with a FHD screen. Enable the "Large Text" mode would also break many apps' UI at 1.5x scaling. You can go with 1.25x scaling with the Large Text mode, of which will end up with the same font size as 1.5x scaling. So, I absolutely need a bigger text to keep my eyes healthy 👀 Without further ado, here is how: Assuming you install it from Flathub which is the official channel to get the app. First, create a directory: mkdir -p ~/.var/app/org.gnome.Fractal/config/gtk-4.0 Then, use nano or any text editor to create a config file (CSS) there: nano ~/.var/app/org.gnome.Fractal/config/gtk-4.0/gtk.css Paste this content: * { font-size: 16pt; } Change your preferred font-size as needed. This method should work with any GTK4 apps. Thanks for reading 🙏 Cover Photo by Parker Coffman on Unsplash  ( 7 min )
    Daily Artificial Intelligence Digest - Oct 17, 2025
    AI Applications & Integration Recent developments highlight artificial intelligence's expanding role across critical sectors and personal computing. Google DeepMind is advancing AI solutions for clean energy fusion, demonstrating its potential for tackling global challenges. Simultaneously, Microsoft continues to integrate its AI capabilities, actively testing Copilot features within Windows 11 to enhance user interaction and productivity directly on PCs. These initiatives underscore the accelerating trend of AI moving from specialized research to widespread practical application. The growth of foundational AI models, particularly large language models like ChatGPT, presents both widespread adoption and emergent policy discussions. While OpenAI's ChatGPT maintains broad popularity, only a small fraction of users are converting to paid subscriptions, indicating challenges in monetization despite extensive use. Concurrently, public figures like Mark Cuban are raising concerns about the potential for OpenAI's content moderation policies to backfire on the company regarding controversial or sensitive content. These dynamics emphasize the ongoing balancing act between accessibility, profitability, and ethical governance in the AI ecosystem.  ( 6 min )
    🧠OrKa docs grew up: a YAML-first reference for Agents, Nodes, and Tools
    I rewrote a big slice of OrKa’s documentation after some painfully honest feedback. The summary of that feedback was clear: parts of the docs sounded like marketing, not engineering. They were more about what OrKa could be than how to actually build with it. So I did what engineers do. I deleted more words than I added, I replaced adjectives with examples, and I wrote a single source of truth for the YAML surface that OrKa exposes. This article walks through what changed, why it changed, and how to use the new reference to assemble real cognitive flows. No hype. A few jokes. Lots of YAML. If you just want the index, it is here: AGENT_NODE_TOOL_INDEX.md https://github.com/marcosomma/orka-reasoning/blob/master/docs/AGENT_NODE_TOOL_INDEX.md Spoiler: the goal is not to impress you. It is to …  ( 8 min )
    Building a Robust Express API with TypeScript and express-validator
    Introduction When you build an API, users send data to your backend — things like email addresses, usernames, and passwords. But what happens if that data is invalid or missing? That’s where validation comes in. Validation means checking that the incoming data is correct before using it. In this guide, you’ll learn how to use express-validator in a TypeScript + Express project to validate and sanitize user input. We’ll go step by step, so even if you’re new to TypeScript or Express, you’ll be able to follow along easily. express-validator is a middleware that makes input validation simple and readable. Instead of manually checking if req.body.email looks like an email or if the password is long enough, you just describe the rules, and express-validator does the checking for you. For exam…  ( 9 min )
    What’s in a Name? Fuzzy Matching for Real-World Data
    🎥 Watch the full PyCon AU 2025 talk here When you work with human-entered data (registrations, surveys, customer forms, you name it!) you soon discover that people are very creative typists. Names, schools, companies, and addresses come in with abbreviations, nicknames, missing words, and typos galore. That mess makes it hard to answer even simple questions like: “Do these two records refer to the same person?” or “How many participants came from this organisation?” At PyCon AU 2025, I explored how different fuzzy matching techniques, from traditional algorithms to generative AI, can help make sense of that chaos. String comparison looks straightforward until you meet real-world data. “PLC Sydney” might really be “Presbyterian Ladies’ College Sydney.” “Certain Collage” is obviously a …  ( 8 min )
    🧭System Design Roadmap for Data Engineers
    System Design is vital for Data Engineering. Stage 1: Foundation (Basics of Data Systems) 🎯📘 Goal: Understand how data flows, where it’s stored, and the fundamentals of distributed systems. SQL basics (PostgreSQL, MySQL) Normalization, Indexes, Joins Transactions, ACID properties Key-value stores: Redis, DynamoDB Document stores: MongoDB Columnar stores: Cassandra, Bigtable Learn the CAP Theorem (Consistency, Availability, Partition tolerance) File systems: HDFS, S3 concepts Data formats: Parquet, ORC, Avro, JSON, CSV — when to use which Compression: Snappy, Gzip Leader election, replication, partitioning Strong vs eventual consistency Read/write paths in distributed storage Stage 2: Data Pipeline Design 🎯📘 Goal: Learn how to design and orchestrate data flow from source to…  ( 7 min )
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    Developers can now add live Google Maps data to Gemini-powered AI app outputs
    Google is adding a new feature for third-party developers building atop its Gemini AI models that rivals like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, and the growing array of Chinese open source options are unlikely to get anytime soon: grounding with Google Maps. This addition allows developers to connect Google's Gemini AI models' reasoning capabilities with live geospatial data from Google Maps, enabling applications to deliver detailed, location-relevant responses to user queries—such as business hours, reviews, or the atmosphere of a specific venue. By tapping into data from over 250 million places, developers can now build more intelligent and responsive location-aware experiences. This is particularly useful for applications where proximity, real-time availability, or location-specif…
    Codev lets enterprises avoid vibe coding hangovers with a team of agents that generate and document code
    For many software developers using generative AI, vibe coding is a double-edged sword. The process delivers rapid prototypes but often leaves a trail of brittle, undocumented code that creates significant technical debt. A new open-source platform, Codev, addresses this by proposing a fundamental shift: treating the natural language conversation with an AI as part of the actual source code. Codev is based on SP(IDE)R, a framework designed to turn vibe-coding conversations into structured, versioned, and auditable assets that become part of the code repository. What is Codev? At its core, Codev is a methodology that treats natural language context as an integral part of the development lifecycle as opposed to a disposable artifact as is the case with vanilla vibe coding. According to co…
    Researchers find adding this one simple sentence to prompts makes AI models way more creative
    One of the coolest things about generative AI models — both large language models (LLMs) and diffusion-based image generators — is that they are "non-deterministic." That is, despite their reputation among some critics as being "fancy autocorrect," generative AI models actually generate their outputs by choosing from a distribution of the most probable next tokens (units of information) to fill out their response. Asking an LLM: "What is the capital of France?" will have it sample its probability distribution for France, capitals, cities, etc. to arrive at the answer "Paris." But that answer could come in the format of "The capital of France is Paris," or simply "Paris" or "Paris, though it was Versailles at one point." Still, those of us that use these models frequently day-to-day will n…
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    Tempo, Stripe’s new blockchain, hits $5B valuation in $500M funding round
    Led by Thrive Capital and Greenoaks, the raise comes less than two months after Stripe unveiled its layer-1 blockchain for stablecoin and real-world payments.
    Huobi founder raises $1B as part of Ether trust strategy: Report
    The founder of the Chinese cryptocurrency exchange plans to announce the trust within a few weeks, with the backing of Ether supporters.
    Ethereum Foundation veteran Dankrad Feist joins Stripe’s Tempo team
    Feist, who is one of the Ethereum Foundation's key researchers, said that Tempo and Ethereum share similar values and "complement" each other.
    Public companies hold $110B BTC, but which are profiting from the Bitcoin standard?
    Public companies now hold over 1 million Bitcoin worth $110 billion on their balance sheets, but only early adopters with disciplined strategies have seen major gains.
    BitMEX co-founder’s family office seeking $250M for private equity fund: Report
    The fund, to be run by Arthur Hayes and two associates, reportedly plans to use $40 million to $75 million for each acquisition of up to six crypto companies.
    ETH bulls unmoved by surprise sell-off below $3.7K: Here’s why
    Ether’s price rebound potential hinges on improving US credit and labor data, as traders show caution after recent liquidations and volatility in derivatives markets.
    Ondo Finance to SEC: Hold off on Nasdaq’s tokenized securities plan
    In a letter to the US regulator, Ondo argued that Nasdaq’s plan relies on undisclosed settlement details that could favor big players.
    What is EtherHiding? Google flags malware with crypto-stealing code in smart contracts
    "EtherHiding" deploys in two phases by compromising a website, which then communicates with malicious code embedded in a smart contract.
    Bitcoin holds $105K as US bank stocks recover, Trump truce lifts sentiment
    Bitcoin fell below $105,000 as US banking stress rattled risk markets, but stronger-than-expected regional bank earnings helped ease investor fears. Will the BTC uptrend resume any time soon?
    Babylon claims breakthrough in using native Bitcoin collateral in DeFi: Finance Redefined
    Babylon unveils a proof-of-concept for using native Bitcoin in DeFi lending, as BNB Chain and Hyperliquid post major updates.
    Price predictions 10/17: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, XLM
    The odds for the resumption of ‘Uptober’ dwindle as Bitcoin, Ether and most altcoins continue to drop toward new lows. Will next week’s US economic calendar events help restore the uptrend?
    Swiss regulator GESPA takes aim at FIFA’s NFT platform in formal complaint
    Switzerland's nationwide gambling authority said that user rewards on the platform feature the element of chance, categorizing them as gambling.
    From South Park to Wall Street: Are prediction markets going mainstream?
    Prediction markets are rapidly going mainstream, and one expert argues that their simplicity could make them the first DeFi tool to achieve mass adoption.
    Bitcoin ‘bull run is over’, traders say, with 50% BTC price crash warning
    Bitcoin’s drop below key support levels today could be a sign that the 2025 bull run is over, as a trader sets $52,000 as the bear market target.
    Here’s why Russia ranks highest in Europe for crypto adoption: Chainalysis
    Russia’s rapid DeFi expansion and increase in large-value transfers indicate growing adoption of crypto for financial services, according to Chainalysis.
    The ghost of Mt. Gox will stop haunting Bitcoin this Halloween
    From Tokyo Whale to the Halloween deadline, Mt. Gox’s long journey through Bitcoin history is nearing its end.
    Decentralized compute networks will democratize global AI access
    AI compute remains centralized in developed nations. Decentralized blockchain networks can unlock idle GPUs to democratize access.
    Japanese mega banks to jointly issue yen-pegged stablecoin: Report
    Japan’s top banks plan to launch a joint yen-based stablecoin using MUFG’s Progmat platform to modernize payments and corporate settlements.
    How to catch market manipulation in altcoins before they crash
    Crypto market manipulation involves organized efforts to artificially move altcoin prices and mislead traders about their true value.
    Fear returns to the crypto market as $230B vanishes overnight
    Investor sentiment turned sharply bearish as crypto’s fear index plunged to 28, and $230 billion in value evaporated in a single day.
    France turns up heat on Binance and rivals amid EU power struggle
    French regulator ACPR is auditing Binance and other exchanges as Paris seeks a greater role in enforcing MiCA rules across Europe.
    Top five Ethereum block explorers for tracking transactions in 2025
    The best Ethereum block explorers in 2025, from Etherscan to TokenView, each offer unique tools, strengths and limitations.
    Privacy laws hinder cross-border crypto regulation: G20 risk watchdog
    Sixteen years after Bitcoin’s debut, regulators continue to face hurdles in accessing reliable crypto data, with privacy laws complicating efforts.
    How low will Bitcoin go? Regional US ‘bank stress’ pushes BTC toward $100K
    Bitcoin plunged to $104,500 in the spot market as signs of credit strain in US regional banks reignited fears of a broader market sell-off.
    Bitcoin hits 15-week low under $105K as US regional bank woes echo 2023
    Bitcoin price strength collapsed as US regional bank stress spilled over into crypto like in 2023, while traders focused on $100,000.
    Uniswap adds Solana support on web app in $140B opportunity
    Decentralized exchange Uniswap has integrated with Jupiter’s Ultra API, making over a million Solana tokens available on its web app.
    Ripple seeks to buy $1 billion XRP tokens for new treasury: Report
    Ripple Labs is already a significant XRP holder, with its market report from earlier this year revealing it had 4.5 billion tokens in its stash, with another 37 billion locked in escrow.
    ‘Ethereum could flip Bitcoin’ like Wall Street flipped gold: Tom Lee
    BitMine’s Tom Lee says that Ethereum will eventually flip Bitcoin’s market cap, despite being almost five times smaller currently.
    ‘ETFtober’ gets bigger, more than 5 new crypto ETFs filed this week
    VanEck's Lido staked Ethereum ETF and 21Shares’ leveraged Hyperliquid fund were among the ETFs that reached the SEC's desk this week amid a government shutdown.
    Ghana central bank targets December to have crypto regulations in place
    It’s estimated that over 3 million people in Ghana, representing roughly 8.9% of the country’s 34 million population, use crypto in some form.
    Florida lawmaker reboots crypto reserve bill after the first one flopped
    Florida House Representative Webster Barnaby filed a new crypto reserve bill after the first one failed, but this time it isn’t a Bitcoin-only bill, and stricter compliance measures have been added.
    Tough year for blockchain gaming, but there’s a ‘shimmer of hope’
    Blockchain gaming has faced a challenging year for funding, according to DappRadar, but a Q3 uptick brings hope, while recent game releases could turn the tide.
    Gold market cap soars to $30T, dwarfing Bitcoin and tech giants
    The price of the gold has skyrocketed to a new all-time high, pushing its market capitalization to a new milestone, with analysts predicting Bitcoin could be next.
    Ethereum attracted more than 16K new devs over 9 months
    New crypto developers are seemingly flocking to the Ethereum ecosystem, followed by Solana and Bitcoin, according to new data from Electric Capital.
    Investors are getting better at spotting bad Bitcoin treasuries: David Bailey
    Bitcoin treasury firms have little reason to launch without a clear “edge,” a Bitcoin treasury executive says, as debate over a potential bubble intensifies.
    Bitcoiners louden call for Signal to adopt BTC in new campaign
    Jack Dorsey and Peter Todd are among the Bitcoiners voicing support for privacy messaging app Signal to adopt Bitcoin amid a “Bitcoin for Signal” campaign.
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    Astra Nova Raises $48.3M to Grow Web3, AI Entertainment Ecosystem
    The company develops no-code tools that enable creators to launch blockchain-based entertainment experiences.  ( 28 min )
    Your Company's Balance Sheet is Doomed Without Bitcoin
    The traditional corporate playbook risks not only underperformance, but a breach of fiduciary duty as cash reserves bleed away on the altar of money-printing, argues Musqet founder David Parkinson.  ( 34 min )
    Chainlink's LINK Plunges 9% as Intense Selling Overpowers Caliber's $2M Accumulation
    Nasdaq-listed Caliber purchased $2 million LINK while the Chainlink Reserve added nearly 60,000 tokens, but bears remain in control.  ( 30 min )
    Huobi Founder Li Lin to Lead $1B Ether Treasury Firm: Bloomberg
    Li Lin’s Avenir Capital is said to be teaming up with Asia's crypto pioneers to build a regulated vehicle focused on ether accumulation.  ( 28 min )
    Gold's Record Frenzy Spurs Tokenized Gold’s $1B Daily Volume
    Investors are increasingly tapping gold-backed crypto tokens for active trading and hedging, a CEX.io report said.  ( 30 min )
    Stellar Lumen's XLM Token Down 6% Amid Heavy Sell Pressure
    Stellar Lumens (XLM) slid 6.25% amid heavy institutional liquidation, even as the network’s latest protocol upgrade strengthened its enterprise-grade transaction capabilities.  ( 30 min )
    Hedera's HBAR Slides 11% as Selling Pressure Deepens
    Hedera’s native token faced sustained downward momentum over the past 24 hours, testing key support near $0.16 amid heightened trading activity and persistent bearish sentiment.  ( 30 min )
    Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom Seeks $250M Private Equity Fund to Acquire Crypto Firms: Bloomberg
    Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom family office is launching a private equity fund targeting infrastructure and analytics firms in crypto, aiming for $250 million in capital.  ( 28 min )
    Coinbase, Binance Among Exchanges Targeted for Widened AML Checks by French Regulator: Bloomberg
    Failure to meet the requirements set by ACPR could compromise an exchange's ability to get a MiCA license from France.  ( 28 min )
    Recent Fedspeak Confirms Intentions for Rate Cuts to Contiue: BofA
    There appeared to be consensus around growing labor market risks even as sticky inflation remains an issue.  ( 30 min )
    Japan's Top Banks Plan Joint Stablecoin Launch: Nikkei
    Mitsubishi UFJ, Sumitomo Mitsui and Mizuho Financial Groups aim to create a shared framework for stablecoin issuance and transfer, according to a story in Nikkei.  ( 29 min )
    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Falls 2.6% as All Constituents Trade Lower
    Aave (AAVE) plummets 10.1% and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) drops 8.7%, leading index lower.  ( 26 min )
    JPMorgan Says Crypto-Native Investors Are Likely Driving the Market Slide
    Limited bitcoin outflows and heavier ether selling pointed to crypto-native liquidations as the driver of the drop.  ( 28 min )
    CoreWeave Has No Plans to Boost Price in Core Scientific Takeover Battle
    The company calls its offer for CORZ “best and final” as it counters hedge fund criticism and urges investors to back the deal.  ( 29 min )
    Crypto Markets Today: BTC, Altcoins Plunge as Liquidity Tightens and Gold Demand Soars
    Bitcoin drops below its 200-day average to near $104,500 amid broad sell-off; $1.2B in liquidations signal mounting stress as traders brace for further downside.  ( 35 min )
    Ethereum-Based Uniswap Adds Solana Support in Win for Tackling DeFi Fragmentation
    This could simplify the user experience, removing the need to use complex bridges or switch between different wallets and applications  ( 30 min )
    Credit Market's 'Cockroach' Problem Hits BTC as $1.2B Gets Liquidated: Crypto Daybook Americas
    Your day-ahead look for Oct. 17, 2025  ( 39 min )
    Citizens Sees Ether Primed for $10K as Supply Tightens and Institutional Demand Surges
    The bank sees growing adoption, tighter supply and rising institutional inflows driving a sharp ether rally within two years.  ( 32 min )
    Gold Tests Key Resistance Level That Could Signal the Next Bullish Phase
    Bitcoin is now just 7% of gold’s total market value as it nears a $2 trillion market cap.  ( 32 min )
    Bitcoin Hits Most Oversold Level Against Gold in 3 Years as BTC Risks Falling Below $100K
    The BTC/Gold ratio looks most oversold since Noveber 2022, according to the RSI indicator.  ( 33 min )
    Record Surplus in September Highlights U.S. Fiscal Momentum as Bitcoin Struggles
    While bitcoin hovers near $105,000, stronger government revenues and a record September surplus point to improving fiscal conditions.  ( 32 min )
    Bitcoin Loses $106K as Bullish Crypto Bets Rack up $800M in Liquidations
    Bitcoin accounted for roughly $344 million in losses, followed by Ether at $201 million, and Solana (SOL) at $97 million.  ( 32 min )
    Bitcoin Drops Below $107K, XRP, ADA Down 17% on Week as Traders Await Risk-Taking Mode
    The tone in risk markets soured again overnight as traders rotated back to stablecoins, avoiding bitcoin and smaller tokens ahead of key Federal Reserve and geopolitical catalysts.  ( 33 min )
    Bitcoin Slips Below 200-day SMA as 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Lowest Since April
    Futures tied to the S&P 500 continue to signal risk-off, bolstering haven demand for bonds.  ( 30 min )
    Bitcoin ETFs See $536 Million in Outflows as BTC Wilts Below $110K
    The largest daily redemption since August reflects shifting sentiment after a record-breaking summer for ETF inflows and a growing link between macro risk, derivatives positioning, and bitcoin price action.  ( 30 min )
    XRP Near Exhaustion Zone After 34% Holder Drawdown. Could Macro Easing Pump Demand?
    Traders are watching the $2.31–$2.35 support zone and $2.47 resistance for signs of market direction.  ( 32 min )
    Ripple Said to Lead $1B Fundraise to Bulk Up XRP Holdings Amid Fragile Market
    The new XRP-focused DAT would mirror the structures used by listed accumulators like Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. and Japan’s Metaplanet, both of which have seen their shares slide amid broader risk aversion.  ( 31 min )
    'Non-Productive' Gold Zooms to $30T Market Cap, Leaving Bitcoin, Nvidia, Apple, Google Far Behind
    Investors are increasingly pouring money into non-productive gold, raising alarm for the global economy while BTC lags behind.  ( 32 min )
    Asia Morning Briefing: Are Crypto Traders Ready for a Gold Market?
    Data from Hyperliquid shows that the market has been caught flat footed in an environment where gold outperforms BTC.  ( 32 min )
    Bitcoin Bears Battle Critical Support Zone as BTC, Stock, and Gold Volatility Indices Surge
    The simultaneous rise in volatility across assets signals a widespread risk-off sentiment among investors.  ( 31 min )
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    Roundtables: Seeking Climate Solutions in Turbulent Times
    Tuesday, October 28, 2025 In this session, senior climate reporter Casey Crownhart, senior climate editor James Temple, and science editor Mary Beth Griggs will examine how companies are pursuing climate solutions amid political shifts in the U.S. Drawing from the recently released 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch list, they’ll highlight the most promising technologies in 2025—from electric trucks to…
    The Download: the rehabilitation of AI art, and the scary truth about antimicrobial resistance
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. From slop to Sotheby’s? AI art enters a new phase In this era of AI slop, the idea that generative AI tools like Midjourney and Runway could be used to make art can…  ( 22 min )
    From slop to Sotheby’s? AI art enters a new phase
    In this era of AI slop, the idea that generative AI tools like Midjourney and Runway could be used to make art can seem absurd: What possible artistic value is there to be found in the likes of Shrimp Jesus and Ballerina Cappuccina? But amid all the muck, there are people using AI tools with…  ( 21 min )
    This startup thinks slime mold can help us design better cities
    It is a yellow blob with no brain, yet some researchers believe a curious organism known as slime mold could help us build more resilient cities. Humans have been building cities for 6,000 years, but slime mold has been around for 600 million. The team behind a new startup called Mireta wants to translate the…  ( 21 min )
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    How to Parse INI Config Files in Python with Configparser
    Configuration files provide a structured way to manage application settings that's more organized than environment variables alone. INI files, short for initialization files, with their simple section-based format, are both easy to read and parse. Py...  ( 6 min )
    Concurrency vs. Parallelism: What’s the Difference and Why Should You Care?
    In software engineering, certain concepts appear deceptively simple at first glance but fundamentally shape the way we design and architect systems. Concurrency and parallelism are two such concepts that warrant careful examination. These terms are f...  ( 16 min )
    From Injured Athlete to Software Engineer with Kaleb Garner [Podcast #193]
    Kaleb Garner is a software engineer working at a medical technology app company. He got a scholarship to play baseball at a state university, but a serious knee injury ended his career and he dropped out. After moving back in with his parents and wor...  ( 5 min )
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    Intel Panther Lake iGPU Supposedly Outperforms AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
    The AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme SoC recently made its debut with the launch of the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X. While AMD has already proven the mettle of its Ryzen Z Series APU, leaked benchmarks of Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake lineup suggest that the red chipmaker’s GPU could face some stiff competition. According to […] The post Intel Panther Lake iGPU Supposedly Outperforms AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Yes Demonstrates 5G Advanced Network With Speed Tests Throughout Kuala Lumpur
    Last week, Yes announced that it is rolling out 5G Advanced commercially, starting with the Klang Valley. Following the official launch, the telco invited members of the media – Lowyat.NET included – to showcase the technology, particularly in congested locations. Driving throughout the middle of Kuala Lumpur, we tested the new network using Ookla’s Speedtest […] The post Yes Demonstrates 5G Advanced Network With Speed Tests Throughout Kuala Lumpur appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Redmi K90 Pro Max Features Bose-Powered Speaker; To Launch In China On 23 October
    You’ve seen plenty of phones featuring one imaging brand or another tacked on, indicating their co-operating with said brand. But an upcoming phone will be putting a twist to the trend, by stamping a brand that’s not known for camera tech. Instead, it’s known for personal audio gear. The phone in question is the Redmi […] The post Redmi K90 Pro Max Features Bose-Powered Speaker; To Launch In China On 23 October appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    More Cases Of 12VHPWR Connector Burnout On RTX 5090 GPUs Appear On Reddit
    It’s been a hot minute since the internet got any news of NVIDIA’s 12VHPWR connector issue with its RTX 5090. Now, in a span of just two days, there is not one, but four cases of melted power connectors involving the top-tier Blackwell card. Out of the four RTX 5090 cards that burned out their 12VHPWR, […] The post More Cases Of 12VHPWR Connector Burnout On RTX 5090 GPUs Appear On Reddit appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    OnePlus 15 To Launch In China On 27 October
    It has been a while since OnePlus teased its upcoming flagship device, the OnePlus 15. Now, the company has officially announced on Weibo that the device will launch in China on 27 October at 7PM local time. Though the design has been revealed for some time now, it does share a striking resemblance to the […] The post OnePlus 15 To Launch In China On 27 October  appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Malaysia, Singapore In Talks For More Cross Border Taxi Dropoff Locations
    Malaysia and Singapore are in talks about letting cross-border taxis to drop passengers off at more than just designated locations. Should things go smoothly, it would mean taxis from Malaysia can drop passengers off at locations of their choice in Singapore. Likewise, taxis from the island nation can drop passengers anywhere within the Johor Bahru […] The post Malaysia, Singapore In Talks For More Cross Border Taxi Dropoff Locations appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Govt Proposes Smartphone Ban For Students Under 16
    Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that the government is considering a ban on smartphone use for students under the age of 16. The potential move is said to be part of efforts to address the recent increase in violent incidents at national schools. Anwar said the proposal was discussed during a Cabinet […] The post Govt Proposes Smartphone Ban For Students Under 16 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    PLUS, Yinson GreenTech To Build Malaysia’s First Highway Integrated EV Charging Hub
    PLUS Malaysia Berhad, in collaboration with Yinson GreenTech, has announced the establishment of the country’s first-ever highway Integrated Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Hub. The hub is currently under construction at the Seremban Rest and Service Area (RSA) along the North–South Expressway. As part of this initiative, both companies have also formed a joint venture, Terra […] The post PLUS, Yinson GreenTech To Build Malaysia’s First Highway Integrated EV Charging Hub appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Meta To Shut Down Messenger App For Desktop On 15 December
    If you’re used to using the Messenger app for macOS and Windows, it’s best to go back to the browser, as Meta is shutting down the program. Those who are using the desktop version of the messaging app only have until 15 December before it is fully shut down. According to US news outlets, Meta […] The post Meta To Shut Down Messenger App For Desktop On 15 December appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    vivo Vision MR Headset Hands On: For Eyes Only
    vivo launched its Vision MR headset in China back in August. While it hasn’t made its way to our shores yet, we’ve been given a chance to preview it. The opportunity was included as part of our schedule in between vivo launching the X300 series and OriginOS 6. Before we go any further I should […] The post vivo Vision MR Headset Hands On: For Eyes Only appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 40 min )
    Solarvest And Kineta Enter Into Partnership
    Solar power provider Solarvest inked a deal with Kineta today. The deal signed today by representatives of both companies will see the former provide access to its renewable energy infrastructure to the latter, who in turn, will use provide consumers with the means to charge their EVs. To provide a bit of background for the […] The post Solarvest And Kineta Enter Into Partnership appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    PDRM Announces Dry Run For 47th ASEAN Summit Motorcade From 17 To 24 October
    Recently, we reported on the upcoming road closures in Kuala Lumpur (KL) in conjunction with the 47th ASEAN Summit. Yesterday, The Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has issued a media statement, announcing a dry run for the motorcade escort operations for the summit. The dry run will take […] The post PDRM Announces Dry Run For 47th ASEAN Summit Motorcade From 17 To 24 October appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    nubia Air Lands in Malaysia; Price Starts From RM899
    Earlier in the week, nubia announced that it is launching the nubia Air smartphone in Malaysia on 17 October. And as promised, the brand’s slimmest smartphone yet is officially available for purchase today. Despite the thin form factor, the company boasts that it has a durable design, a “practical massive” battery, and some AI features. […] The post nubia Air Lands in Malaysia; Price Starts From RM899 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Apple M6 MacBook Pro Will Reportedly Feature OLED Display, Reinforced Hinge
    Apple has just recently launched the new 14-inch MacBook Pro. As expected, the main upgrades to the device come in the form of the M5 chip, as the brand seems to be saving the more radical changes for the next generation. Now, more details on this M6 MacBook Pro have surfaced. According to Bloomberg’s Mark […] The post Apple M6 MacBook Pro Will Reportedly Feature OLED Display, Reinforced Hinge appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Samsung May Be Cancelling Galaxy S26 Edge
    Samsung decided when it launched the Galaxy S25 Edge that it will only be sold in very limited markets. Granted, the short list includes two of the largest – the US and China. But even then, it looks like the device has underperformed in the eyes of the South Korean tech giant. A recent report […] The post Samsung May Be Cancelling Galaxy S26 Edge appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    OPPO Launches Pad 5 And Watch S In China
    OPPO has recently unveiled two new additions to its product lineup in China: the Pad 5 Android tablet and the Watch S smartwatch. These were announced alongside the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro smartphones. The Pad 5 features a 12.1-inch LCD display with a resolution of 3000 × 2120 pixels, a 144Hz refresh rate, […] The post OPPO Launches Pad 5 And Watch S In China appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    CIMB, Petronas Collaborate To Launch New Visa Debit Card
    PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB) and CIMB Bank Berhad (CIMB) have once again joined forces to launch the new CIMB PETRONAS Visa Debit Card. This latest addition expands the bank’s petrol card line-up, complementing the existing CIMB PETRONAS Visa Credit Card. The debit card is designed to help customers save through cashback on fuel and car-related […] The post CIMB, Petronas Collaborate To Launch New Visa Debit Card appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    OPPO Find X9 Series To Debut Globally 28 October 2025
    It has been a busy week for Chinese smartphone makers, with both vivo and HONOR releasing their new flagship devices recently. And now, OPPO has unveiled the Find X9 and the Find X9 Pro in its home market. The two phones make up the Find X9 lineup, which will also be debuting globally later this […] The post OPPO Find X9 Series To Debut Globally 28 October 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )
    Shell Recharge App To Replace ParkEasy For EV Charging By November 2025
    Shell Malaysia has announced that it will phase out EV charging services through the ParkEasy app and transition users to the new Shell Recharge Asia app. Beginning 15 October 2025, ParkEasy will no longer accept bookings for Shell Recharge charging stations, with users advised to make the switch before 30 November 2025. To continue accessing […] The post Shell Recharge App To Replace ParkEasy For EV Charging By November 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

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    Nvidia DGX Spark and Apple Mac Studio = 4x Faster LLM Inference with EXO 1.0
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    America’s semiconductor boom
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    RFK Jr.'s MAHA wants to make chemtrail conspiracy theories great again
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    The Emulator's Gambit: Executing Code from Non-Executable Memory
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    K8s with 1M nodes
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    Understanding Spec-Driven-Development: Kiro, Spec-Kit, and Tessl
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    Distributed Ray-Tracing
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    Cloudflare Sandbox SDK
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    Claude Code vs. Codex: I built a sentiment dashboard from Reddit comments
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    I Bypassed Amazon's Kindle Web DRM Because Their App Sucked
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    When you opened a screen shot of a video in Paint, the video was playing in it
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    Show HN: We priced basic needs in work hours (global ranking and CSVs)
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    Benjie's Humanoid Olympic Games
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    Play abstract strategy board games online with friends or against bots
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    GifCities – The Geocities Animated GIF Search from Internet Archive
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    A Conspiracy to Kill IE6 (2019)
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    test-ipv6.com will stay online!
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    Talent
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    Mysterious Intrigue Around an x86 "Corporate Entity Other Than Intel/AMD"
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    Show HN: How Useless Are You? A brutally honest skills check
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    SWE-Grep and SWE-Grep-Mini: RL for Fast Multi-Turn Context Retrieval
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    Gemini 3.0 spotted in the wild through A/B testing
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    Claude Skills
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    Secret diplomatic message deciphered after 350 years
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    Mathematicians have found a hidden 'reset button' for undoing rotation
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    RTFM: A Real-Time Frame Model
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    Codex Is Live in Zed
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    Ld_preload, the Invisible Key Theft
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    Why more SaaS companies are hiring chief trust officers
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    André Gorz, the Theorist Who Predicted the Revolt Against Meaningless Work (2023)
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    Video game union workers rally against $55B private acquisition of EA
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    Working with the Amiga's RAM and Rad Disks
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    Improving the Trustworthiness of JavaScript on the Web
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    How America got hooked on ultraprocessed foods
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    Tor browser removing various Firefox AI features
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    Run interactive commands in Gemini CLI
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    Derek Sivers's database and web apps
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    PoE basics and beyond: What every engineer should know
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    DoorDash and Waymo launch autonomous delivery service in Phoenix
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    Why I Chose Elixir Phoenix over Rails, Laravel, and Next.js
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    A non-diagonal SSM RNN computed in parallel without requiring stabilization
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    Lace: A New Kind of Cellular Automata Where Links Matter
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    Like MS Excel, Pivot tables never die
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    Electricity can heal wounds three times as fast (2023)
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    Launch HN: Inkeep (YC W23) – Open-Source Agent Builder
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    Hyperflask – Full stack Flask and Htmx framework
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    European.cloud: A Curated Directory of EU-Based Cloud Providers
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    A stateful browser agent using self-healing DOM maps
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    Nightmare Fuel: What is Skibidi Toilet, How it demos a non-narrative future
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    Chat-GPT becomes Sex-GPT for verified adults
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    Jiga (YC W21) Is Hiring Full Stacks
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    Show HN: Modshim – a new alternative to monkey-patching in Python
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    Solution to CIA’s kryptos sculpture is found in Smithsonian vault
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    Pentagon Imposes Pre-Publication Censorship – All Major U.S. Media Walk Out
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    Waymo is bringing autonomous, driverless ride-hailing to London in 2026
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    Liquibase continues to advertise itself as "open source" despite license switch
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    Elixir 1.19
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    The Hidden Math of Ocean Waves Crashes Into View
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    Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agreeing new rules
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    Steve Jobs and Cray-1 to be featured on 2026 American Innovations $1 coin
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    Upcoming Rust language features for kernel development
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    When You Get to Be Smart Writing a Macro
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    Farming Hard Drives (2012)
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    TurboTax’s 20-Year Fight to Stop Americans from Filing Taxes for Free (2019)
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    What Does George Orwell's '1984' Mean in 2024?
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    TaxCalcBench: Evaluating Frontier Models on the Tax Calculation Task
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    Free applicatives, the handle pattern, and remote systems
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    Start Safe: Terragrunt Import for Multi-Account AWS
    Terragrunt Import lets you bring brownfield infrastructure under Terraform control across multi-repo and multi-account setups. Done right, you’ll avoid state drift, unstable addresses, and risky access patterns. The goal is a reproducible, auditable workflow with clean plans and minimal permissions. Use a consistent remote state, pin tooling versions, and validate every step in CI. ✅ Standardize remote state and lock it 📌 Pin Terraform, providers, and Terragrunt versions 🧾 Document intent with Terraform import blocks 🤖 Automate plans and halt on drift or diffs 🔐 Use least-privilege, short-lived credentials Mini-story: An engineer imported dozens of resources on a laptop with a newer provider than CI. The next pipeline showed a wall of “changes” — all caused by version drift. Pin…  ( 8 min )
    Day 1252 : Flush
    liner notes: Professional : Had a bunch of meetings. In the first one, my manager recognized that I was sick and told me to take the rest of the day off. Of course I didn't listen because I wanted to attend the meetings. I was doing a presentation about my recent trip. That went well. Had another meeting afterwards. When that was over, I basically went to eat and take a nap. haha. Personal : Didn't get too much done. I was feeling the cold starting to hit. I was able to take apart one of the items I ordered. It was basically what I thought. I can definitely incorporate it into the product idea I have. I responded to some folks that are looking to do some business in the future. I meant to do some CAD work, but I left the mouse. haha I did put together the social media posts for the projects I'm picking up on Bandcamp. Going to purchase the Bandcamp projects and start putting together tracks for the radio show. I ordered some more items to put together a prototype for a future product. I need to not forget my mouse so I can finish up the prototype so I can print it tomorrow and make any adjustments. I also need to clear some space in the shed for the new shelves that came in. Looking to build that up this weekend. I'm out. Going to eat dinner and drink a lot of fluids to flush this cold out of my system. (I was lazy with the title and music selection. I'm sick and want to lay down. haha) Have a great night! peace piece https://dwane.io / https://HIPHOPandCODE.com  ( 7 min )
    🎮 Introducing Pixalo — A Lightweight, Developer-Friendly 2D Game Engine for JavaScript
    Building 2D games in JavaScript should be simple — not a constant struggle with complex APIs and endless setup. Pixalo. I wanted a way to make 2D game development as easy as writing HTML, CSS, or even jQuery — where you can create, animate, and control elements effortlessly without writing dozens of lines of code for a single sprite. While many JavaScript game engines exist, they often require heavy configurations or WebGL setup. fast, lightweight, and flexible — using optimized rendering techniques and even OffscreenCanvas Workers to maintain excellent FPS, even with many objects on screen. Pixalo comes packed with everything you need to build smooth, feature-rich 2D games: 🏃 Advanced animation support with keyframes 🎨 Layered background management 📐 Grid system with customizable prop…  ( 8 min )
    Tools Make the Dev: 9 Python Productivity Tools You Shouldn’t Miss
    Whether a project becomes a clean, stable build or a messy spaghetti mountain often depends not just on code quality — but on workflow and tools. A good tool can automate repetitive chaos, clarify complex processes, and keep your project clean and healthy. Today, I’m not talking about well-known libraries like Requests or Pandas. Instead, I’ll share some lesser-known yet powerful tools that have genuinely improved my workflow and developer experience. Ever got headaches from managing multiple Python environments? One project needs Python 3.8, another wants 3.11, and that legacy one still runs 2.7. You can use pyenv, virtualenv, and conda together… but it’s messy. Then I found ServBay — and those problems vanished. It solves a ton of pain points: Multiple Python versions, cleanly isola…  ( 8 min )
    The Role of Cybersecurity in Digital Transformation by Highly Skilled IT Professionals such as Jeremy Nevins
    As businesses increasingly embrace digital transformation, cybersecurity has become a critical factor in ensuring success. Organizations rely on digital tools and technologies to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and improve efficiency. However, these advancements come with significant security risks, making cybersecurity a fundamental aspect of modern business strategies. Cyber threats continue to evolve, targeting companies across industries. From data breaches to ransomware attacks, businesses face a growing number of security challenges. Without a strong cybersecurity framework, digital transformation efforts can expose organizations to financial losses, reputational damage, and legal consequences. Highly skilled IT professionals like Jeremy Nevins mention that a pro…  ( 9 min )
    Qt + CMake: Modern Approach to Managing icons.qrc
    The icons.qrc Nightmare: Every Qt Developer's Pain If you've been designing Qt applications for a while, you've probably faced the same icons.qrc nightmare I have. You know the drill: your designer hands you a beautiful set of icons — 30, 50, maybe 100 different assets for your application. Each one needs to be properly integrated into your Qt project through that seemingly innocent XML file. But here's where the trouble begins. Every time you add a new icon, you find yourself opening that icons.qrc file, manually typing (or copy-pasting) yet another line: splashscreen.png flags/usa.svg info/default.svg info/hover.svg info/pressed.svg <!--…  ( 10 min )
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    Andrew Huang: Beautiful new music making environment! (GRM Atelier)
    TL;DR: Andrew Huang dives into the brand-new GRM Tools Atelier music-making environment, giving us a sneak peek at its sleek interface, powerful global controls and mind-bending modulation system. He breaks it all down in chapters—from history and setup to its audio generators, processors and final verdict—while big-upping GRM for early access and feedback. Along the way he sprinkles in links to his latest plugins, book, course and gear recommendations, plus all his socials and streaming spots. If you’ve ever wondered how Atelier could fit into your workflow (and want to see some seriously creative sound design), this video’s your one-stop shop. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    COLORS: Nono La Grinta - LOVE YOU | A COLORS SHOW
    Nono La Grinta – “LOVE YOU” on A COLORS SHOW Paris-based rapper Nono La Grinta brings razor-sharp precision and raw grit to his performance of “LOVE YOU,” a taste of his upcoming debut project, on the minimalist A COLORS stage. You can stream the full video, catch him on TikTok and Instagram, and keep an eye out for his first album dropping soon. COLORSxSTUDIOS is the go-to spot for fresh, boundary-pushing talent—offering 24/7 livestreams, curated playlists (ALL COLORS SHOWS, FEEL, MOVE), merch, and a newsletter to keep you plugged into the next big thing. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Circles Around the Sun - Hot Pursuit (Live on KEXP)
    Circles Around the Sun – “Hot Pursuit” (Live on KEXP) Catch the four-piece psychedelic outfit tearing it up in KEXP’s studio on August 21, 2025: Dan Horne on bass (and mixing), Mark Levyz pounding the drums, Adam MacDougall weaving in those lush keys, and John Lee Shannon ripping on guitar. Host Troy Nelson keeps the vibes flowing while Kevin Suggs engineers and Matt Ogaz puts the final polish on the master. Shot by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Jonathan Jacobson & Luke Knecht (with editing by Jim Beckmann), this vibrant session is streaming now on Circles Around the Sun’s Bandcamp and KEXP. Want extra perks? Join the channel! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Jorja Smith - With You (Live on KEXP)
    Jorja Smith took over the KEXP studio on August 8, 2025, for a stripped-back, soulful rendition of “With You,” joined by guitarist Benjamin Totten. The session was hosted by Larry Mizell, Jr., engineered by Kevin Suggs, mastered by Matt Ogaz, shot by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Leah Franks & Luke Knecht, and edited by Jim Beckmann. Catch the full performance at kexp.org or jorjasmith.com, and join the YouTube channel for exclusive behind-the-scenes perks. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Jorja Smith - On My Mind (Live on KEXP)
    Jorja Smith dropped a stripped-down live take of “On My Mind” in the KEXP studio on August 8, 2025, with Benjamin Totten laying down guitar. The host Larry Mizell Jr. kept things flowing as Kevin Suggs handled audio engineering and Matt Ogaz nailed the mastering. A four-person camera crew (Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Leah Franks & Luke Knecht) captured every angle, and Jim Beckmann wrapped it all up in the edit. Catch more from Jorja at https://www.jorjasmith.com or dive into KEXP action at http://kexp.org—and don’t miss the perks by joining their YouTube channel! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Jorja Smith - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
    Jorja Smith took over the KEXP studio on August 8, 2025, serving up a soulful five-song set—With You, The Way I Love You, Try Me, Be Honest and On My Mind. Backed by guitarist Benjamin Totten, the session was hosted by Larry Mizell Jr., mixed by Kevin Suggs and polished by Matt Ogaz. Behind the scenes, Jim Beckmann (also editor), Carlos Cruz, Leah Franks and Luke Knecht captured every angle. For more Jorja magic, swing by jorjasmith.com or kexp.org, and don’t forget to join KEXP’s YouTube channel for exclusive perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Rick Beato: The Concepts That Actually Changed My Playing
    TL;DR The livestream breaks down the exact ideas that turned dry music theory into real-time playing, with hands-on demos showing you how to actually hear and use scales instead of just reading them. Bonus: there’s a two-day flash sale on The Scale Matrix (all 25+ scales) at 50% off. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Rick Beato: I Fried ChatGPT With ONE Simple Question
    In “I Fried ChatGPT With ONE Simple Question,” the host smokes out AI’s “expertise” by throwing a tricky query at ChatGPT. He also points viewers to Vsauce’s video (timestamped) and a 25+ guitar scales matrix for extra geeky goodness. Massive thanks go out to his Beato Club supporters—Justin Scott, Terence Mark, Jason Murray, and a whole crew of backers—who keep the show rocking. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Real-time Data Analytics at Scale: Integrating Apache Flink and Apache Doris with Flink Doris Connector and Flink CDC
    I. Introduction to Apache Doris Apache Doris is a high-performance, real-time analytical database based on the MPP architecture. Its overall architecture is streamlined, consisting of only two system modules: FE and BE. The FE (Frontend) mainly handles request reception, query parsing, metadata management, and task scheduling, while the BE (Backend) mainly handles query execution and data storage. Apache Doris supports standard SQL and is fully compatible with the MySQL protocol, allowing databases stored in Apache Doris to be accessed through various client tools and BI software that support the MySQL protocol. In typical data integration and processing pipelines, data sources such as TP databases, user behavior logs, time-series data, and local files are often collected. These data sou…  ( 13 min )
    I Built a Firestore ORM Because Raw Firebase Queries Were Killing My Productivity
    Honestly, I hit a wall. After spending years building backends with Firestore, I was spending more time writing boilerplate than actually shipping features. Every collection meant writing the same CRUD patterns again, managing soft deletes manually, dealing with validation scattered everywhere, and constantly running into composite index errors at 2 AM. What's Different Here Validation that actually works. Drop a Zod schema in, and it automatically validates every create and update before it touches Firestore. Invalid data gets caught instantly with clear error messages. Soft deletes built-in. Your data isn't actually gone—just marked as deleted. Recovery is one method call away. Queries automatically exclude deleted docs unless you ask otherwise. Audit trails, accidental deletion recovery…  ( 7 min )
    GameSpot: Battlefield 6 Launches + Future of Xbox Unclear | Kurt & Lucy Gotcha Covered
    Battlefield 6 finally drops and Kurt & Lucy unpack everything from fresh maps and modes to early impressions, then jump into their underrated games of 2025 picks and a heartfelt send-off for Destiny 2 before checking out what xAI Game Studios is cooking up. Next up, they tackle the mystery surrounding Xbox’s next hardware moves, gush over Nintendo’s adorable Pikmin short film, dish on this week’s biggest beef, sift through Steam Machine rumors, and cap it all off with a wildly entertaining Megabonk segment. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    GameSpot: Ninja Gaiden 4 Everything To Know
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    The Caching Pyramid: A Sculptor's Guide to Performance
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    our Next Facebook Ban Should Be a Minor Inconvenience, Not a Catastrophe
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    KEXP: Circles Around the Sun & Mikaela Davis - After Sunrise (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - Try Me (Live on KEXP)
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    The Rise of Green AI: How Sustainable Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping the Future
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    How to Automate HubSpot CRM Using OpenAI Agent Builder
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    Micronaut 4 application on AWS Lambda- Part 5 Measuring Lambda cold and warm starts with GraalVM Native Image
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    New Release: Visual Studio Code Plugin For All the Busy Devs
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    KEXP: Jorja Smith - With You (Live on KEXP)
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    7 SSH Security Practices Every System Administrator Should Implement
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    HNG13: My First Steps
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    BAYESIAN AND FREQUENTISTS
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    🧠 SnapMind — Bringing AI to One Keystroke
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    XDP: The Ultra-Fast Firewall Inside Linux
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    From Overwhelmed to Hyperpumped: My HNG13 Stage 0 Backend Journey
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    Free ComfyUI Tutorial: Understanding the Canvas
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    How to Price Your VPN Plans as a Reseller (2025 Edition): A Guide for Developers & CTOs
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    Good explainer around the key differences between MCP and API
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    What’s the Best Foot Traffic Data Source for Investors?
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    5 Atlassian MCP Hacks to supercharge your workflow
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    What Is a White Label Password Manager? The Developer’s Guide for 2025
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    I Built Note CLI: A Terminal Note-Taking App with Python and Rich
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    Rick Beato: Finally…Breaking Down Kansas LIVE
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    Pixel to pixel: Checking the PixiEditor project
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    Mr Sunday Movies: Tron - Caravan of Garbage
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    COLORS: Nono La Grinta - LOVE YOU | A COLORS SHOW
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    COLORS: Indys Blu - Saddest Song | A COLORS SHOW
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    KEXP: Ezra Furman - Submission (Live on KEXP)
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    What is the Best Free Backlink Tool for Checking Backlinks in 2025?
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    (1) Emerging Data Lakehouse Handbook (2025): Concepts and Design of Data Warehouse Layering
    The “Emerging Data Lakehouse Design and Practice Handbook · From Layered Architecture to Data Lakehouse Architecture Design (2025)” series focuses on the design and practice of moving from traditional data warehouse layering to modern data lakehouse architectures. This handbook explains the core value of data warehouse layers, common layer types, ETL architecture and data transformation processes under each layer, corresponding technical architecture, and provides a deep dive into layered design using the Source Layer (ODS), Data Warehouse Layer (DW), and Data Service Layer (DWS) as examples. Finally, it explores trends in data warehouse technology and provides a summary. This article is the first in the series, providing a detailed analysis of the concept and design of data warehouse laye…  ( 10 min )
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    Subdomain Takeover
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    AI Coding: Design, Development, and Implementation of X2SeaTunnel
    When enterprise data integration jobs scale beyond tens of millions, the migration from DataX or Sqoop to Apache SeaTunnel is often full of thorns—configuration incompatibility, fragile field mapping, and inefficient bulk transformation, each of which can become a “roadblock” for project progress. Now, a new tool named X2SeaTunnel is tackling this challenge. Even more surprisingly, this practical tool — capable of converting source configurations into SeaTunnel format with one click — was rapidly implemented through AI Coding. On October 21, this knowledge-packed session will reveal the dual secrets behind tool development and AI empowerment! As an Apache Top-Level Project that serves top enterprises like Alibaba and Tencent — and stably processes over 20PB of data daily — SeaTunnel’s perf…  ( 7 min )
    Modern Application Security
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    Features of Java
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    I built Log Bull — the simple alternative to ELK, Loki and Graylog to collect logs from code (Python, Java, Go, JS, PHP, etc.)
    Over the past ~5 years, I have often faced the task of collecting logs, usually from small or medium-sized codebases. Sending logs from code is not a problem: Java and Go have libraries for this practically out of the box. But deploying something to collect them is a headache. I understand that it's a solvable task (even before ChatGPT, and now even more so), but still. All logging systems are primarily geared toward the large-large enterprise world and its requirements, rather than small teams or single developers with a few sticks, glue and a “yesterday” deadline. Launching ELK is a challenge for me every time: a bunch of settings, a non-trivial deployment, and when I enter the UI, my eyes run wild from the tabs. With Loki and Graylog, it's a little easier, but there are still way more f…  ( 9 min )
    Secret Productivity Hack On VS Code
    Hey Techies, I was watching some random coding react conf video(If your a react developer you should try once). Guess what I found a hack which I don't see people usally use this hack which is very cool thing to use and I am sure your going to use this hack on daily basis.  So, Lets assume that you have type ready for a object which is complex. type Address = { street: string; city: string; state: string; country: string; zip: string; }; export type CompanySize = | "0-20" | "20-50" | "50-100" | "100-200" | "200-500" | "500-1000" | "1000-2000" | "2000+"; export interface OrganizationForm { name: string; description?: string; address: Address; contactEmail: string; phoneNumber: string; website: string; industry: string; size: CompanySize; interests: string[]; techStack: string[]; } export interface OrganizationState { formData: OrganizationForm; currentStep: number; isLoading: boolean; error: string | null; successMessage: string | null; } export interface OrganizationActions { setField: ( key: K, value: OrganizationForm[K] ) => void; } export interface OrganizationAsyncActions { createOrganization: () => Promise; } Then you want to create a default state or something a intial object with the type. But we have now more smarter way to do it thats all about this blog. Yeah Yeah Yeah… VS Code is full of surprise starting from the emmet to various features like this. Untill I find another hack goodbye. https://www.linkedin.com/in/harish-kumar-418a47237/ https://github.com/harish-20  ( 6 min )
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    KEXP: Indigo De Souza - Be Like The Water (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Indigo De Souza - Not My Body (Live on KEXP)
    Indigo De Souza – “Not My Body” Live on KEXP On August 31, 2025, indie singer-songwriter Indigo De Souza stormed into KEXP’s Seattle studio for a raw, heartfelt take on her single “Not My Body.” She’s joined by Landon George on bass, Maddie Shuler on guitar, keys and backup vocals, and Lila Richardson on drums, delivering an electrifying performance that captures all the intimate energy of a live session. Behind the scenes, host Ashley McDonald sets the tone while audio engineer Kevin Suggs and mastering guru Matt Ogaz make sure every note pops. A four-camera squad (Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Emma Juncosa) plus editor Carlos Cruz bring the visuals to life. Want more? Check out indigodesouza.com or swing by kexp.org for the full experience. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Circles Around the Sun & Mikaela Davis - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
    Circles Around the Sun teamed up with harpist Mikaela Davis for a sun-soaked live session at KEXP’s studio on August 21, 2025. They tore through three tracks—“Hot Pursuit,” “After Sunrise” and “Moonbow”—blending psych-rock grooves with Davis’s glistening harp melodies. Backing this cosmic trio were Dan Horne on bass, Mark Levyz on drums, Adam MacDougall on keys and John Lee Shannon on guitar, with Troy Nelson hosting, Kevin Suggs engineering and Matt Ogaz mastering. Fans can catch more from the band on Bandcamp and tune into KEXP for their next in-studio magic. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Mason Builders PPP Loan Fraud Scheme Exposed and Its Ripple Effect on COVID Relief Accountability
    When the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) launched in 2020, it was meant to be a lifeline for struggling small businesses during the pandemic. Over $800 billion in taxpayer-backed funds were distributed to companies across the United States with one goal: to keep workers on payroll. But investigations have revealed that some businesses exploited the system. One case that stands out is Mason Building and Design, LLC, known publicly as Mason Builders. Read the full exposé here: 👉 Mason Builders PPP Loan Fraud Scheme Exposed Public financial data and federal filings show Mason Builders received more than $330,000 in PPP funds through Tri Counties Bank. These funds were approved to cover payroll and operating expenses but later became part of a complex financial network involving Porter C…  ( 10 min )
    NPR Music: Silvana Estrada: Tiny Desk Concert
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    Polyphonic: When artists don't write their own songs
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    Automatically change the theme in Ubuntu based on the time of day
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    A Docker Trick I Wish I Knew Sooner
    While building a Docker image recently, I needed to download a file using curl. My first instinct was to install curl in the container, make the request, and move on. But then I discovered Docker has a built-in way to handle this, and it's cleaner. Here's what I was doing initially: FROM alpine:latest WORKDIR /app RUN apk add --no-cache curl RUN curl -sS https://example.com/somefile.txt -o /app/somefile.txt EXPOSE 8080 This works, but it adds unnecessary bloat. You're installing curl just to download a file, increasing your image size and adding an extra dependency you don't really need at runtime. Docker's ADD instruction can fetch remote files directly without requiring curl or wget: FROM alpine:latest WORKDIR /app ADD https://example.com/anotherfile.json /app/anotherfile.json EXPOSE 8080 Much simpler. No extra packages, no additional layers, and the intent is clearer. ADD pulls the file at build time and places it exactly where you need it. Every package you install adds megabytes to your final image. Skipping curl keeps things lean, especially important when you're optimizing for production or working with constrained environments. Less tooling means fewer potential security vulnerabilities and a simpler dependency tree. Your container only contains what it actually needs. Using built-in instructions makes your Dockerfile more readable and idiomatic. Other developers (or future you) will immediately understand what's happening. Use ADD when: You're downloading a single file from a URL The file doesn't require authentication You want to keep your image minimal Stick with curl or wget when: You need more control over the download (headers, authentication, retries) You're fetching multiple files in a complex workflow You need to process or validate the downloaded content before using it Have you used ADD for remote files before, or do you have other Docker tricks worth sharing? Let me know in the comments! 😊  ( 7 min )
    💥 Myth #16: Technical constraints are decided later
    Constraints aren’t the enemy. “Technical constraints are decided later.” This belief is a recipe for disaster. When constraints are ignored early, they always come back — at the worst possible time. I’ve seen it first-hand: The Quick Technical Architecture Method (QTAM) makes technical constraints visible from the start. Identify performance and scalability limits Flag integration dependencies Surface security and compliance requirements Expose legacy issues early By treating constraints as design inputs — not afterthoughts — QTAM helps you avoid late-stage surprises. When constraints are discovered early: Teams design realistic solutions Risks are managed, not hidden Schedules and budgets stay safe When discovered late, they derail everything. Don’t let hidden constraints kill your project. qtam.morin.io  ( 6 min )
    Day 15 of 100 days dsa coding challenge
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    Day 10 of My AI & Data Mastery Journey: From Python to Generative AI
    CAPSTONE PROJECT - 1 Blackjack Game Initialize deck of cards: Define list cards = [11][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][10][10][10] Define a function lost(i): Display user’s cards up to index i+3, their current total Display computer’s first card and score Announce that the player lost End program Create two empty lists for hands: your_card = [] computer_card = [] Deal initial cards: Randomly add 4 cards to the player’s list Randomly add 4 cards to the computer’s list Start the main game loop: Ask the user if they want to play Blackjack (type ‘y’ or ‘n’) If user chooses ‘y’: Display player’s first two cards and current score Show computer’s first card Start a nested loop for taking hits: Ask user: “Type ‘y’ to get another card, or ‘n’ to pass” If input is ‘y’: Add a new card and display current cards and total If total of player’s cards > 21, call the lost() function If computer’s total > 21 and player 21 and computer 21 and player 21 or player’s total < computer’s → player loses If scores are equal → draw End program If user chooses ‘n’ initially, exit the game. End of program Blackjack Game Rules (as applied) No jokers are used. Jack, Queen, King = 10 points. Ace counts as 11 or 1 (simplified here as 11). Cards have equal draw probability. Computer acts as the dealer.  ( 7 min )
    My personal blog built with Go and React
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    Ezra Furman on KEXP Ezra Furman takes over the KEXP studio in a stripped-down live set recorded on August 13, 2025, tearing through four tracks—“Jump Out,” “Submission,” “Veil Song,” and “Power Of The Moon.” Backed by Liz Furman (vocals, guitar), Ben Joseph (keys, guitar), Sam Durkes (drums), Jorgen Jorgensen (bass) and Lilah Larson (guitar), Ezra delivers raw, emotive performances that feel both intimate and electric. Hosted by Cheryl Waters and captured by a crack team of engineers (Kevin Suggs on audio, Matt Ogaz mastering) and camera pros (Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Luke Knecht & Ettie Wahl), this session is a must-watch for anyone craving a no-frills, full-throttle glimpse into Furman’s fearless artistry. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Indigo De Souza - Be Like The Water (Live on KEXP)
    Indigo De Souza brings “Be Like The Water” to life in a killer live session at KEXP, recorded August 31, 2025. Backed by Landon George on bass, Maddie Shuler on guitar, keys & vocals, and Lila Richardson on drums, she delivers her signature blend of raw vocals and guitar-driven energy. Hosted by Ashley McDonald and engineered by Kevin Suggs with mastering by Matt Ogaz, the session is captured through the lenses of Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Emma Juncosa, and polished by editor Carlos Cruz. Dive in at indigodesouza.com or kexp.org, and don’t forget to join the YouTube channel for exclusive perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
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    BNB heads to Coinbase listings following community debate over exchange rules
    Coinbase added a Binance token to a list of planned additions to the exchange amid an online discourse that included one of its own employees and other industry leaders.
    Dubai moves to regulate machine economy with DePIN peaq network
    The partnership marks Dubai’s latest step toward regulating the “machine economy,” blending onchain robotics, AI and tokenized real-world assets.
    Bitcoin options markets highlight mounting fears as traders brace for more pain
    Bitcoin’s repeat drop to $107,600 reflects broader market caution as miner outflows and macroeconomic pressures mount, but analysts still believe dips are for buying.
    Tether seeks Juventis footprint with nomination of executive to club’s board
    The stablecoin issuer confirmed reports that it would nominate members to the football club’s board of directors about eight months after its initial investment.
    Ripple buys corporate treasury management company GTreasury for $1B
    GTreasury is Ripple’s third business acquisition in 2025, part of an expansion strategy that includes traditional financial companies and digital asset projects alike.
    Crypto execs fork over cash at Trump’s ballroom fundraiser: Report
    Representatives from Gemini, Ripple and Coinbase were reportedly in attendance at the fundraising dinner at the White House on Wednesday evening.
    Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z Crypto invests $50M in Solana liquid staking protocol Jito
    The investment deepens a16z’s exposure to Solana’s liquid staking ecosystem as US regulators begin clarifying how such products fit into securities law.
    Ether retail longs metric hits 94%, but optimism could be a classic bull trap
    Retail Ether longs surged above 90%, but analysts warn of a potential reversal as technicals flash caution even as institutions keep buying the dip.
    Daylight DePIN raises $75M to power decentralized solar energy grid
    Daylight removes the high upfront cost of installing solar panels and batteries, which has impeded the adoption of solar energy.
    Bitcoin fear index hits yearly low, but it’s time to accumulate, not panic: Bitwise
    Bitcoin investor sentiment slumps to a yearly low, but Bitwise says fear may signal a prime accumulation phase for BTC.
    Ethereum confirms bearish signal that last time led to ETH dropping 60%
    Ethereum lost between 46% and 60% of its value after similar bearish crosses in the past, and the same signal is flashing again this October.
    How Grayscale brought crypto staking to Wall Street for the first time
    Grayscale’s spot crypto ETFs bring regulated staking yields to mainstream investors, merging crypto rewards with traditional Wall Street exposure.
    Bitcoin trader says 'lock in' as dip-buyers enter below $110K
    Bitcoin retested support levels under $110,000 as data showed smaller investors buying and whales cooling their extended BTC sell-off.
    Ocean, Fetch.ai feud escalates to legal threats as Binance restricts deposits
    Fetch.ai CEO Humayun Sheikh accused Ocean Protocol of mishandling ASI tokens, pledging to fund class-action suits to “expose the truth.”
    Trustless, with caveats: Babylon’s big Bitcoin DeFi claim
    Babylon Labs says it has built a system using BitVM3 that allows native Bitcoin to be used as trustless collateral for borrowing on Ethereum, but its trustless design raises questions.
    France’s new tokenized stock exchange wants to reinvent IPOs
    Targeting the first tokenized IPO launch in the first quarter of 2026, France’s Lightning Stock Exchange aims to become a fully tokenized equity exchange in Europe.
    Lost your Bitcoin in California? You might get it all back
    California’s new law states that abandoned Bitcoin can’t be immediately sold by the state, which may ease recovery and lower burdens on exchanges.
    Wealth managers must adapt to the greatest capital transfer in history
    As $83 trillion passes to digital-native generations, wealth managers must embrace tokenization or watch capital find partners who will.
    ‘Dino coin’ season: Why are Zcash and Dash seeing biggest rebounds?
    Zcash and Dash prices could make an XRP-style comeback as the privacy coin narrative is helping these older “dinosaur” coins break multi-year downtrends.
    Privacy 2.0: Encrypted computing’s blockchain revolution
    What’s the real tension in blockchain, total transparency or total privacy, and how do we unlock both?
    BlackRock takes a piece of booming stablecoin market with redesigned fund
    BlackRock is expanding into the stablecoin market with a redesigned money market fund, compliant with the new GENIUS Act, to provide a secure reserve vehicle for issuers.
    170-year-old bank now holds OKX institutional clients’ crypto in Europe
    October’s crypto crash has reignited the “Wild West” narrative, but OKX and Standard Chartered are here to prove it’s not the case, OKX Europe’s Erald Ghoos said.
    Memecoins rewind to July levels as markets struggle to recover
    The memecoin market lost almost 40% in a day before slightly rebounding, as top tokens like DOGE and SHIB remained deep in the red.
    Bitcoin retail interest is in ‘bear market’ as crypto sentiment flips to fear
    Despite recent all-time highs and volatility, search interest for “Bitcoin” on Google remained low as the crypto sentiment index returned to “fear.”
    Trump’s second term fuels a $1B crypto fortune for his family: Report
    The Trump family’s crypto ventures have generated over $1 billion in profit, led by World Liberty Financial and memecoins including TRUMP and MELANIA.
    From coffee shops to airlines: Who accepts Bitcoin, Ether and XRP in 2025
    Everyday shopping, travel and luxury purchases are going digital. Here’s where BTC, ETH and XRP are accepted in 2025.
    SEC chair: US is 10 years behind on crypto, fixing this is ‘job one’
    SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the US is a decade behind on crypto and that building a regulatory framework to attract innovation is “job one” for the agency.
    Kraken doubles down on US futures with $100M ‘Small’ acquisition
    After acquiring NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion, Kraken expands its derivatives offerings in the US with a $100 million acquisition of Small Exchange.
    Strive’s crypto merger with Semler Scientific faces shareholder revolt
    Shareholder Terry Tran filed a lawsuit against Semler Scientific and its board, accusing them of misleading shareholders about the financial fairness of their merger with Strive.
    Bitcoin needs a fresh catalyst to avoid a ‘deeper correction’ — Analysts
    Bitcoin will need something new and shiny to drive it to fresh highs, as some analysts warn the asset could face a volatile month ahead.
    Australia’s financial watchdog could gain power to ban crypto ATMs
    Minister Tony Burke said the government won’t be pushing for an outright ban on crypto ATMs, but wants to provide AUSTRAC with the power to implement one under new draft laws.
    BitMine appears to buy the dip as ETH is down 20% from peak
    Onchain data suggests that BitMine acquired 104,336 ETH, worth approximately $417 million, on Thursday, as prices fell 20% from their August highs, bringing its treasury to over 2.5% of the total supply.
    Banks fumble TXs too; at least Paxos’ $300T error was transparent
    Fat finger errors happen all the time, especially in traditional banking. The difference is that blockchain makes it transparent and immediately identifiable.
    Pico Prism proves 99.6% of ETH blocks in real time: 10K TPS gets closer
    Brevis achieved 99.6% real-time proving of Ethereum blocks using consumer GPUs, marking a breakthrough toward scaling and phone-based validation.
    Bank of England clarifies plan to limit stablecoins is temporary
    Industry groups criticized the proposed stablecoin limits, arguing that they would stifle innovation and signal to the industry that the UK isn’t crypto-friendly.
    95% of corporate ETH buys happened in Q3 — start of Ether supercycle?
    Crypto executives have tipped Ether to rise as high as 200% by the end of the year, led by corporate Ether purchases, ETF accumulation and Ether locked in staking.
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    U.S. Fed's Barr Catalogues Dangers to be Dodged in Future Stablecoin Regulations
    Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr, who was the central bank's regulatory chief during the Biden administration, flagged potential stablecoin pitfalls.  ( 34 min )
    Emerging 'Cockroaches' in TradFi Sting Bitcoin, but Fed Response Could Be Bullish
    Regional banks are sharply lower on credit worries on Thursday, pulling broader markets and bitcoin down alongside.  ( 32 min )
    Daylight Raises $75M to Build Decentralized Energy Network
    The funding combines equity and project financing to connect DeFi capital with real-world electricity infrastructure  ( 31 min )
    BNY Mellon Stays ‘Agile’ on Stablecoin Plans, Focuses on Infrastructure
    The bank isn’t committing to launching its own token — yet — but executives say it’s building systems that could support one if needed.  ( 32 min )
    Stellar Slides Late as Volatility Returns Despite Institutional Milestone
    WisdomTree introduces Europe's first physically-backed Stellar exchange-traded product amid heightened competition in digital payments infrastructure.  ( 33 min )
    HBAR Faces Sharp Bearish Reversal After Volatile 24-Hour Trading Window
    Hedera’s HBAR token saw a dramatic 5% intraday swing as institutional investors drove heavy volatility, with early gains erased by late-session corporate liquidation pressure.  ( 33 min )
    Crypto Markets Today: Bearish October Continues as Altcoins Dealt Hammer Blow
    Crypto markets extended their steep losses Thursday as altcoins plunged and bitcoin tested key support, with derivatives data showing cautious sentiment amid fading liquidity.  ( 34 min )
    The Rise and (Mostly) Fall of the PIPE Model in Bitcoin Treasury Strategies
    Once hailed as a fast track to bitcoin accumulation, PIPE financing now faces scrutiny as companies struggle with cratering share prices.  ( 35 min )
    Bitcoin Tumbles Below $109K; Tightening Liquidity Key to Crypto's Struggles
    The bounce from the recent leverage flush has failed for the moment.  ( 33 min )
    Stablecoins Can Cut Cross-Border Payments Cost by 99%, KPMG Says
    Institutions are embracing stablecoin technology to cut costs, speed up settlement times, and unlock liquidity in a $150 trillion payments market.  ( 32 min )
    Ripple Set to Enter Corporate Treasury Business With $1B Acquisition of GTreasury
    The deal, pending regulatory approvals, would give Ripple access to large enterprise clients as it is building out financial services around its digital asset business.  ( 32 min )
    Bitcoin Network Hashrate Took Breather in First Two Weeks of October: JPMorgan
    The total market cap of the 14 U.S.-listed bitcoin miners that the bank covers rose 41% from the end of last month to a record $79 billion.  ( 31 min )
    Crypto Exchange Coinbase Introduces Its Own Stablecoin Payments Platform
    Coinbase Business, as the new service is called, will simplify vendor payments, eliminate chargebacks, and offer seamless API integrations.  ( 33 min )
    Crypto for Advisors: Litecoin Explained
    Litecoin: A resilient digital asset. Explore its history, technical features, innovation, and why it endures as a key component of the crypto ecosystem.  ( 37 min )
    Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z Invests $50M in Solana Staking Protocol Jito
    Jito Foundation will use the funding to grow its validator technology, staking protocol, and developer tools on Solana.  ( 32 min )
    Citizens Sees SharpLink as a Breakout Ether Treasury Play With More Than 200% Upside
    The bank initiated coverage of the stock with a market outperform rating and a $50 price target.  ( 32 min )
    SharpLink Raises $76.5M in Premium-Priced Stock Deal to Expand Ether Holdings
    The sale reflects "strong institutional confidence," the company said, with an unnamed investor also receiving an option to buy another 4.5 million shares  ( 31 min )
    Stablecoins Surge to Record $314B Market Cap as Institutional Race Heats Up: Canaccord
    Regulation and new players are driving stablecoin momentum and paving the way for a new internet “money layer,” the broker said  ( 32 min )
    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Gains 1% as Nearly All Constituents Rise
    Chainlink (LINK) gained 2.1% and Internet Computer (ICP) rose 1.8%, leading the index higher.  ( 27 min )
    Figment Acquires Rated Labs to Bolster Staking Data for Institutional Clients
    The acquisition will allow Figment to provide its clients with stronger data tools, including Rated's Explorer and data APIs.  ( 31 min )
    Bitcoin Treasuries Need an Onchain Strategy
    Treasury companies that support Bitcoin-native infrastructure development early can gain an edge in an increasingly competitive market, argues Ark Labs’ Alex Bergeron.  ( 35 min )
    MoonPay Launches Unified Crypto Payments Platform 'MoonPay Commerce'
    MoonPay Commerce brings fast, low-cost crypto payments to merchants and developers worldwide, including powering Solana Pay on Shopify.  ( 31 min )
    BNB is Now Down 11% From Its Record High Despite Coinbase Roadmap Listing
    The token's recent addition to Coinbase's listing roadmap has failed to boost its price, but corporate treasury accumulation continues.  ( 33 min )
    Bitcoin Treasury Firms Aren’t Soaking Up BTC Supply Anymore
    The slowdown in DAT demand could be a factor in the stall in bitcoin's bull run.  ( 33 min )
    Kraken Acquires U.S.-Licensed Derivatives Platform From IG for $100M
    Kraken bought Small Exchange for $32.5 million in cash and $67.5 million in stock, IG announced on Thursday  ( 29 min )
    WazirX Set to Restart Within 10 Days, Victims to Receive Crypto and ‘Recovery Tokens’
    With the ACRA submission complete, the exchange enters the implementation phase, or a period during which users will receive distributions and Recovery Tokens (RTs) under the scheme.  ( 32 min )
    Bitcoin Traders Eye 113K–115k, While Alts Get Decimated Again: Crypto Daybook Americas
    Your day-ahead look for Oct. 16, 2025  ( 40 min )
    Visa Says It Wants to Build the Rails for Lending in ‘Onchain Finance,’ Its New Name for DeFi
    The payments giant’s latest report rebrands decentralized finance as “onchain finance” and positions Visa as the data and custody layer connecting banks to a $670B stablecoin credit market.  ( 32 min )
    Bitfarms Launches $300M Convertible Note Offering, Shares Drop Pre-Market
    Bitfarms share price has soared over 315% year to date, due to AI/HPC pivot.  ( 31 min )
    Australia's Government Proposes New Powers for AUSTRAC to Restrict Crypto ATMs
    AUSTRAC said that the majority of high-value crypto ATM transactions were directly associated with scams or moving money to high-risk jurisdictions.  ( 31 min )
    Bitcoin Faces Heavy Selling Pressure Despite Seasonal Bullish Expectations
    Long-term holders and whales continue to offload BTC as profit-taking intensifies and the four-year cycle narrative shows signs of weakening.  ( 31 min )
    France’s Lise Wins License to Launch Europe’s First Tokenized Stock Exchange
    The Paris-based exchange has secured a distributed ledger technology license from French regulator ACPR.  ( 31 min )
    How Deep Could BTC Crash If Bulls Fail to Defend $107K–$110K Support Zone?
    BTC hovers close to the key support zone of $107K-$110K. The outcome here could set the stage for significant moves.  ( 32 min )
    Bitcoin Holds Near $111K as Traders Weigh China Retaliation, Risk Appetite Cools
    Analysts note that Bitcoin’s correlation with gold is at a multi-year high of 0.9, reinforcing the “digital gold” narrative as both assets move in tandem during geopolitical shocks.  ( 32 min )
    Ripple, Immunefi Launch $200K Bug Hunt for XRPL’s New Institutional Lending Protocol
    Researchers will focus on vulnerabilities that could threaten fund safety or protocol solvency.  ( 31 min )
    DOGE Trading Desk Flows Hint Bottoming. Watch $0.214 Flip for Momentum Trigger
    DOGE followed the broader market liquidation triggered by renewed U.S.–China tariff rhetoric, sliding 5% from $0.21 highs to settle at $0.20. President Trump’s proposed 100% tariff plan erased roughly $19B in crypto market value, sparking forced liquidations across majors.  ( 33 min )
    Paxos Fat-Fingers $300T of PayPal Stablecoin, Outpacing USD's $2.4T Supply
    The supply deluge was quickly reversed with burn mechanism.  ( 30 min )
    XRP Buildout Near $2.40 Could Precede Sharp Relief Rally if Whales Ease Pressure
    Futures open interest collapsed 50% to $4.22B, signaling forced deleveraging as market makers cut risk exposure amid ongoing macro and regulatory uncertainty.  ( 31 min )
    Asia Morning Briefing: QCP Says Global Liquidity, Not Fed Cuts, Is Powering the Market
    QCP Capital’s latest note says global markets are pivoting from rate sensitivity to liquidity dependence.  ( 32 min )
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    How Anthropic’s ‘Skills’ make Claude faster, cheaper, and more consistent for business workflows
    Anthropic launched a new capability on Thursday that allows its Claude AI assistant to tap into specialized expertise on demand, marking the company's latest effort to make artificial intelligence more practical for enterprise workflows as it chases rival OpenAI in the intensifying competition over AI-powered software development. The feature, called Skills, enables users to create folders containing instructions, code scripts, and reference materials that Claude can automatically load when relevant to a task. The system marks a fundamental shift in how organizations can customize AI assistants, moving beyond one-off prompts to reusable packages of domain expertise that work consistently across an entire company. "Skills are based on our belief and vision that as model intelligence continu…
    Amazon and Chobani adopt Strella's AI interviews for customer research as fast-growing startup raises $14M
    One year after emerging from stealth, Strella has raised $14 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered customer research platform, the company announced Thursday. The round, led by Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from Decibel Partners, Bain Future Back Ventures, MVP Ventures and 645 Ventures, comes as enterprises increasingly turn to artificial intelligence to understand customers faster and more deeply than traditional methods allow. The investment marks a sharp acceleration for the startup founded by Lydia Hylton and Priya Krishnan, two former consultants and product managers who watched companies struggle with a customer research process that could take eight weeks from start to finish. Since October, Strella has grown revenue tenfold, quadrupled its customer bas…
    Microsoft launches 'Hey Copilot' voice assistant and autonomous agents for all Windows 11 PCs
    Microsoft is fundamentally reimagining how people interact with their computers, announcing Thursday a sweeping transformation of Windows 11 that brings voice-activated AI assistants, autonomous software agents, and contextual intelligence to every PC running the operating system — not just premium devices with specialized chips. The announcement represents Microsoft's most aggressive push yet to integrate generative artificial intelligence into the desktop computing experience, moving beyond the chatbot interfaces that have defined the first wave of consumer AI products toward a more ambient, conversational model where users can simply talk to their computers and have AI agents complete complex tasks on their behalf. "When we think about what the promise of an AI PC is, it should be capab…
    ACE prevents context collapse with ‘evolving playbooks’ for self-improving AI agents
    A new framework from Stanford University and SambaNova addresses a critical challenge in building robust AI agents: context engineering. Called Agentic Context Engineering (ACE), the framework automatically populates and modifies the context window of large language model (LLM) applications by treating it as an “evolving playbook” that creates and refines strategies as the agent gains experience in its environment. ACE is designed to overcome key limitations of other context-engineering frameworks, preventing the model’s context from degrading as it accumulates more information. Experiments show that ACE works for both optimizing system prompts and managing an agent's memory, outperforming other methods while also being significantly more efficient. The challenge of context engineering Adv…
    Google vs. OpenAI vs. Visa: competing agent protocols threaten the future of AI commerce
    When Walmart and OpenAI announced that the retailer would integrate with ChatGPT, the question became how quickly OpenAI could deliver on the promise of agents buying things for people. In the battle of AI-enabled commerce, getting agents to securely complete transactions is one of the biggest hurdles.  More and more, chat platforms like ChatGPT are replacing browsers and getting very good at surfacing information people search for. Users will ask ChatGPT for the best humidifiers on the market, and when the model returns results, people have no choice but to click the item link and complete the purchase online.  AI agents, as of now, don’t have the ability or the trust infrastructure to make people and banking institutions feel safe enough to let it loose on someone’s cash. Enterprises and…
    Under the hood of AI agents: A technical guide to the next frontier of gen AI
    Agents are the trendiest topic in AI today — and with good reason. Taking gen AI out of the protected sandbox of the chat interface and allowing it to act directly on the world represents a leap forward in the power and utility of AI models. The word “agent” has been used in different ways, however, and there have been some overheated claims about what agents can do. The rhetoric, the willful obfuscation and the rapid evolution of the field have left a lot of people confused. To cut through the noise, I’d like to describe the core components of an agentic AI system and how they fit together: It’s really not as complicated as it may seem. Hopefully, when you’ve finished reading this post, agents won’t seem as mysterious. Agentic ecosystem Although definitions of the word “agent” abound, I l…
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    Take our quiz: How much do you know about antimicrobial resistance?
    This week we had some terrifying news from the World Health Organization: Antibiotics are failing us. A growing number of bacterial infections aren’t responding to these medicines—including common ones that affect the blood, gut, and urinary tract. Get infected with one of these bugs, and there’s a fair chance antibiotics won’t help.  The scary truth…  ( 16 min )
    Unlocking the potential of SAF with book and claim in air freight
    Used in aviation, book and claim offers companies the ability to financially support the use of SAF even when it is not physically available at their locations. As companies that ship goods by air or provide air freight related services address a range of climate goals aiming to reduce emissions, the importance of sustainable aviation…  ( 20 min )
    The Download: creating the perfect baby, and carbon removal’s lofty promises
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The race to make the perfect baby is creating an ethical mess An emerging field of science is seeking to use cell analysis to predict what kind of a person an embryo might…  ( 22 min )
    Meet the man building a starter kit for civilization
    You live in a house you designed and built yourself. You rely on the sun for power, heat your home with a woodstove, and farm your own fish and vegetables. The year is 2025.  This is the life of Marcin Jakubowski, the 53-year-old founder of Open Source Ecology, an open collaborative of engineers, producers, and…  ( 34 min )
    The race to make the perfect baby is creating an ethical mess
    Consider, if you will, the translucent blob in the eye of a microscope: a human blastocyst, the biological specimen that emerges just five days or so after a fateful encounter between egg and sperm. This bundle of cells, about the size of a grain of sand pulled from a powdery white Caribbean beach, contains the…  ( 55 min )
    The problem with Big Tech’s favorite carbon removal tech
    Sucking carbon pollution out of the atmosphere is becoming a big business—companies are paying top dollar for technologies that can cancel out their own emissions. Today, nearly 70% of announced carbon removal contracts are for one technology: bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS). Basically, the idea is to use trees or some other types…  ( 21 min )
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    How to Build End-to-End Machine Learning Lineage
    Machine learning lineage is critical in any robust ML system. It lets you track data and model versions, ensuring reproducibility, auditability, and compliance. While many services for tracking ML lineage exist, creating a comprehensive and manageabl...  ( 22 min )
    How to Optimize a Graphical React Codebase — Optimize d3-zoom and dnd-kit Code
    Miro and Figma are online collaborative canvas tools that became very popular during the pandemic. Instead of using sticky notes on a physical wall, you can add a virtual post—and an array of other things—to a virtual canvas. This lets teams collabor...  ( 9 min )
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    Oppo Find X9 Pro Hands On: Pushing The Boundaries Of Mobile Photography
    As promised by the brand, the Oppo Find X9 Pro is finally being announced, and with that, I am able to talk about the phone at some length. I say at length because, as per the brand’s usual NDAs and list of embargoes, there are details that I’m not allowed still not allowed to share. […] The post Oppo Find X9 Pro Hands On: Pushing The Boundaries Of Mobile Photography appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 37 min )
    Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Battery Blows Up During Teardown
    Zack Nelson, otherwise known as JerryRigEverything (JRE) on YouTube, recently subjected the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold to a series of extreme durability test, as part of his usual teardown of devices. Unfortunately for the foldable (or Zack, maybe?), the foldable folded under pressure, the battery bloating up and going up in a cloud of […] The post Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Battery Blows Up During Teardown appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    MITI, MOF Discussing Alternative Incentives For EV Adoption
    The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) are currently in discussions to establish new incentives to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the local scene. This was confirmed by Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry. He also added that the […] The post MITI, MOF Discussing Alternative Incentives For EV Adoption appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    HONOR MagicPad3 Pro Launches in China
    From the release of the brand’s new smartphone series to teasing a concept phone that is to come, to say it’s a big day for HONOR would be quite the understatement. Well, it’s just going to get bigger, as the Chinese consumer electronics brands have just debuted the HONOR MagicPad3 Pro 13.3 or simply known as the […] The post HONOR MagicPad3 Pro Launches in China appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    MOT To Take Action Against MAHB Over Repeated KLIA Aerotrain Failures
    The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has confirmed that it will take enforcement action against Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) following a string of technical disruptions affecting the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) aerotrain system. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook told the Dewan Rakyat today that the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), which regulates all […] The post MOT To Take Action Against MAHB Over Repeated KLIA Aerotrain Failures appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Deepavali 50% Toll Discount From 18 To 19 October 2025
    PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) has confirmed that the 50% toll discount will be applicable from 18 October to 19 October 2025. The toll discount, in conjunction with the upcoming Deepavali celebration, was announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last week as part of the Budget 2025 tabling. According to the highway concessionaire, the […] The post Deepavali 50% Toll Discount From 18 To 19 October 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Homegrown Tech Brand, Carabat AI, Opens First Outlet In Wangsa Maju
    Carabat AI, a homegrown smart lifestyle solutions provider, has recently launched its first customer experience outlet at Sunway Avila Avenue, Wangsa Maju. Officiating the the opening ceremony yesterday was Datuk Johan Pahlawan Lela Perkasa Sitiawan Datuk Muhammed Abdullah. The new outlet serves as an interactive space for visitors to explore a variety of AI-powered home […] The post Homegrown Tech Brand, Carabat AI, Opens First Outlet In Wangsa Maju appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )
    ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X Hands On: It Has Xbox DNA, But…
    Ever since I laid my hands on the first ASUS ROG Ally all those years ago, my Steam Deck, sadly, has been treated as the neglected stepchild. I’m not proud of it, but I fear the situation is only going to intensify with the arrival of the Xbox Ally X in my lab. So, let’s […] The post ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X Hands On: It Has Xbox DNA, But… appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 40 min )
    The New Fujifilm instax mini LiPlay+ Features A Selfie Camera
    Fujifilm recently launched a new hybrid instant camera. Dubbed the instax mini LiPlay+, it serves as an update to the mini LiPlay launched back in 2019. Naturally, it gets some new features, including an extra camera meant for taking selfies. Design-wise, the compact camera sports a boxy and textured body, with two colour options including […] The post The New Fujifilm instax mini LiPlay+ Features A Selfie Camera appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    iPhone Air Review: Strangely Mundane
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    vivo X300 Pro Hands On: Two Frontiers, One Phone
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    Rick Beato: Is There Anything Bumblefoot Can't Play? ...No!
    Is There Anything Bumblefoot Can’t Play? …No! Guitar virtuoso Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal sits down to unpack his sprawling career, walking us through the nuts and bolts of his signature techniques and riff constructions. He also teases what’s next on his musical horizon, from fresh gear experiments to genre-blurring collaborations that keep him on his toes. On top of all that, he gives a massive shout-out to his Beato Club supporters—Justin, Terence, Jason and over 40 other awesome backers—whose ongoing love and encouragement power these deep-dive interviews. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Rick Beato: Justin Hawkins Isn't Afraid To Talk Sh*t
    In this chat‐style sit-down, Justin Hawkins candidly maps out his wild ride from fronting The Darkness to carving out a new groove as a DIY YouTube maverick. He digs into the highs and lows of rock-star life, spills on pivoting to social-media antics, and shoots straight about why he’s not shy to “talk sh*t.” Along the way, he gives a shout-out to his ever-loyal “Beato Club” backers, inviting us to subscribe to @JustinHawkinsRidesAgain so we can all keep up with his next curveball. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Danny Maude: Everyone Is Bad At Chipping...Until They Learn This
    Danny Maude’s new video shows you how to master chipping from every lie—good turf, tight hardpan, thick rough and uphill/downhill—and even introduces the same insider technique Tiger and Rory use to roll it close every time. Plus, you get a step-by-step practice plan, bonus vids on pitching and iron striking, a slice-busting driver drill (inside-out swing and impact tips), and links to training aids (hello, Orange Whip!), social channels and lesson bookings to keep your game on point. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Software Becomes Disposable?How AI Is Changing the Way We Architect Code
    I still remember the days when I worked at a large insurance company, the kind of enterprise where COBOL still runs in the core systems, quietly but powerfully. No one dared to touch that code. It was the kind of legacy that everyone respected, feared, and tiptoed around. At that time, if you asked any engineer why we never refactored it, the answer was simple: “No one really knows what will happen if we do.” The system worked.... barely, but it was a black box of decades-old logic, dependencies, and undocumented behaviors. Since no one dared to modify the core, over the years, people started building satellite systems around it, smaller applications that added new features faster, without waiting for the core to evolve. It was pragmatic. Business got what it needed, engineers could delive…  ( 9 min )
    How the hash was won
    Just to don't talk only about failures, let's have a bit of fun with password cracking (can't wait, uh?). hashcat to crack hashed passwords but, most important, I had to understand how a good Open Source INTelligence (OSINT for friends) activity can make a significant difference in this activity. First step: thanks to a cool Python script designed by my good friend Dogan, we've generated 1000 fake profiles with relative passwords hashed with the SHA-512 algorithm. So, basically just 12 passwords were discovered. Promising, but yet non satisfactory. Second step: we've decided to include rockyou, a list of over 14 million plaintext passwords from the 2009 RockYou hack (more info on this here. But... Another pass bites the dust. Third step: at this point we've used a wordlist based on the personal information of the profiles and... BANG! All passwords cracked. Ensure your password are a robust mix of randomness and length (as you can learn from the amazing comic in the cover image provided by xkcd Passwords alone are not sufficient; always utilize Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to secure your accounts, especially for sensitive corporate information. Always remember: don’t be the weak link that could lead to significant security setbacks. If you can find the complete project here (yeah, I know, hash_and_crack it's a great name). On the bright side: I've just passed my SC900 exam (the terribly boring Microsoft certification on Security, Compliance, and Identity) my 4 kyu rank on Codewars! Something to read: Kate Beaton - Ducks Totorro - Sofa So Good Paying for It  ( 7 min )
    No More Clock-Turning – Why Europe Still Clings to Daylight Saving Time While Others Move On
    By Oliver Otto, TimeSpin GmbH Twice a year, Europe performs a ritual that seems routine but leaves deep social and economic traces — the time change. What seems like a small shift in daily life is, in truth, a complex interplay of technology, politics, and biology. The idea of changing the clock was born out of scarcity. But as numerous studies later showed, the expected energy savings never really materialized. Modern lighting, efficient appliances, and flexible working hours have long rendered the original rationale obsolete. Today, more than a century later, it’s mostly political routine — not economic sense — that keeps the time change alive. While the European Union continues to debate, other nations have long since acted: Iceland has not changed its clocks for decades. Given its loc…  ( 10 min )
    Simplifying Auth and Role-Based Routing with Stack.Protected in Expo Router
    Expo Router’s latest release introduces Stack.Protected, a powerful, declarative way to handle route protection and role-based access in your Expo and React Native apps. This feature, combined with a thoughtful directory structure, makes authentication and authorization flows much simpler, more maintainable, and scalable. Stack.Protected Is a Game Changer Before Stack.Protected, developers often relied on manual redirects, conditional rendering, or navigation hacks to protect routes. This approach has several drawbacks: Scattered Logic: Authentication checks and redirects are spread across multiple files and components, making the codebase harder to maintain and reason about. Fragile Navigation: Manual redirects can be bypassed by deep links, browser navigation, or race conditions, allow…  ( 8 min )
    Learning OpenGL Part 3:
    So color: Ambient Lighting: So heres where we apply the ambient lighting. Its a really cheap thing we are doing were essentially not even simulating lighting were just saying, "Make this 0.1 brighter on each RGB value so its not completely dark" Diffuse Lighting: Also we need to measure the angle at which the lightsource is hitting a fragment on our object. To do this we take the position of the lightsource and lets say a point on an object. Perpendicular to that point we calculate the angle in which the lightsource is at, We do this with a Dot product calculation. Which basically means that the closer to 1 the dot product is the perpendicular line from the point we calculated and the lightsource are at the same angle. The closer to 0, the more its closer to being at a 90 degree angle. S…  ( 9 min )
    Hiring in the Age of Agents: Why Culture Fit Will Be Decided by AI
    A quiet revolution is happening in recruiting — and it’s not about fancy dashboards or AI-written job descriptions. Autonomous AI agents that don’t just analyze data — they hold conversations, read intent, and evaluate people like seasoned recruiters. The Broken Equation of “Culture Fit” For decades, culture fit has been an intuitive checkbox. That instinct worked — until companies scaled. Meanwhile, hiring teams tried to “objectify” culture fit with static psychometric tests. The result? The Rise of AI Interview Agents At Dassh.AI, we asked a simple question: What if culture fit could be measured with empathy and precision — at scale? That question led us to build Stella, our AI-powered recruiter. Stella doesn’t just screen resumes or conduct robotic interviews. Using a mix of large langu…  ( 8 min )
    Automation with Playwright: Building a Scalable Testing Architecture
    In today's digital landscape, web applications must deliver flawless experiences across an expanding array of browsers, devices, and platforms. This increasing complexity creates significant challenges for testing teams who must ensure consistent functionality and user experience. Playwright has emerged as a powerful solution for testing in these complex scenarios, offering cross-browser compatibility and powerful automation capabilities that fits a wide range of solutions. However, even with Playwright's robust feature set, many testing projects fail to achieve their full potential due to architectural shortcomings. Without a carefully designed structure, test suites quickly become unwieldy, difficult to maintain, and prone to failures that undermine their reliability. The true challenge …  ( 11 min )
    Time Change in Germany and Europe – Impact on Economy, Work Organization, and Digital Time Management
    By Oliver Otto, CEO of TimeSpin GmbH Twice a year, something happens that affects the daily rhythm of millions of people across Europe — the clock change. In recent years, discussions about the usefulness of this measure have intensified. This article explores the economic, organizational, and societal effects of the time change — and shows why modern work environments and digital time tracking systems like TimeSpin can help businesses handle the “time shift” more effectively. The idea of changing the clocks isn’t new. After the war, the practice was repeatedly abolished and reintroduced until it became permanent in 1980 in West Germany. However, later studies revealed that actual energy savings were marginal. Over time, the time change became a cultural and organizational routine — its us…  ( 10 min )
    Writing Secure Code: Best Practices for Beginners
    Every line of code you write is a potential security risk. A missing input check or an outdated library can be all it takes for an attacker to slip in — not through brute force, but through your code itself. In today’s digital world, writing code isn’t just about making apps or websites work. It’s about making them safe. Cyberattacks, data breaches and stolen information are becoming increasingly common, and even small mistakes in your code can open doors for hackers. The good news? Never trust user input. Anything a user can submit; forms, URLs or API requests can potentially be malicious. Always validate and sanitize inputs to prevent attacks like SQL injection or cross-site scripting (XSS). Tip: Use whitelisting (allow only what’s expected) instead of blacklisting (blocking known bad in…  ( 8 min )
    The Resistire Experiment
    The Resistire Experiment: Hvala's Experimental Evaluation on Real-World Large Graphs Frank Vega Information Physics Institute, 840 W 67th St, Hialeah, FL 33012, USA vega.frank@gmail.com This section presents comprehensive experimental results of the Hvala algorithm on real-world large graphs from the Network Data Repository. The benchmark suite consists of 88 instances selected from a collection of 139 undirected simple graphs, representing more than half of the most challenging real-world instances available. Dataset Source: Network Data Repository - Large Graphs Collection Format: DIMACS graph format (standard for vertex cover benchmarks) Selection Criteria: The 88 smallest instances from the collection, ensuring computational feasibility while maintaining diversity across application …  ( 12 min )
    The Ultimate Guide to Application Portfolio Modernization in 2025
    In the dynamic digital landscape of 2025, an organization's application portfolio is more than just a collection of software; it is the very engine of innovation, customer engagement, and operational excellence. However, legacy systems, while once the backbone of business, can become anchors holding back growth, agility, and competitive edge. This is where the strategic imperative of application portfolio modernization comes to the forefront. It is a journey of transformation, moving from rigid, monolithic architectures to a future-proof, agile, and intelligent application ecosystem. For forward-thinking companies like McLean Forrester, embracing this journey is not merely an IT initiative; it is a declaration of their commitment to leading their industry into the future. Why Modernization…  ( 8 min )
    Sleutel afgebroken in slot: Dit zijn de meest voorkomende oorzaken
    U draait de deur dicht, hoort een droog “tikje” en voelt direct dat het mis is. Schrik, onmacht en tijdsdruk volgen elkaar in seconden op. Toch ontstaat zo’n incident zelden uit het niets; meestal stapelen oorzaken zich op tot het moment suprême. In deze gids ontrafelen we de zeven belangrijkste aanleidingen, plus snelle eerste hulp en duurzame preventie. Zo verandert een stressmoment in een leerpunt andere deuren in huis profiteren meteen mee. En ja: ook wanneer sleutel afgebroken in slot nu al uw realiteit is, vindt u hier heldere, veilige stappen. Dagelijks gebruik laat sporen na: een sleutel botst in de broekzak tegen andere metalen, neemt zand mee en wordt telkens in een nauw kanaal gedwongen. Messing of nikkel zilver slijt dan langzaam; randen worden ronder, het profiel minder scherp…  ( 10 min )
    Long Echo: Designing for Digital Resilience Across Decades
    Not Resurrection. Not Immortality. Just love that still responds. That's the philosophy behind Long Echo—a project about preserving conversations with AI assistants in a way that remains accessible and meaningful across decades. Not creating digital ghosts that autonomously post to social media. Not trying to resurrect anyone. Just ensuring that the knowledge, care, and wisdom captured in our conversations with AI can still be found, searched, and used when the original software is long gone. We're having important conversations with AI assistants: Teaching moments with students Advice we'd give our children Technical problems we've solved Creative work we don't want to lose Personal growth tracked over years But these conversations are trapped in proprietary formats, scattered across pl…  ( 10 min )
    Cleaning up large frontend codebase
    Recently I started work on the new extensions functionality in Saleor Dashboard. This repo is quite large (450k LOC). I decided to make some cleanup before I introduce the feature. So the plan was: Make a feature... ... but first, refactor this and that.... ... but first, remove some dead code. tldr: This post is about removing approx 30k LOC (~6.6%) of the codebase and bundle size (pre-gzipped) lowered by 350KB First of all, I have diagnosed where the main gains are. I found three main areas Invalid module refactor Stale feature flags Unused graphQL queries I wanted to focus mainly on them, because I already had some understanding what's going on. I also wanted to keep them specifically, to reduce the code complexity before my change. Some time ago Saleor consolidated extensions model - w…  ( 8 min )
    How to Use Computer Lifecycle Management to Predict IT Refresh Needs
    IT teams often deal with the same problem: computers that fail without warning or devices that get replaced long before they need to. Both lead to wasted time, higher costs, and frustrated users. Without a clear way to track how each computer performs and ages, refresh planning turns into guesswork. Budgets go off track, support tickets pile up, and downtime becomes routine. Computer Lifecycle Management (CLM) helps fix this by showing exactly where each device stands in its lifecycle. With the right data, IT teams can predict when a computer is nearing its limit — and plan replacements before problems appear. What Computer Lifecycle Management Actually Means Computer Lifecycle Management, or CLM, is more than just keeping an inventory of devices. It’s a structured way to manage the enti…  ( 11 min )
    Intoduction-My First Post on Dev.to ✨
    Hello Dev Community! 👋 I’m Vishaka Hi all, I’m Vishaka, a Computer Science graduate from SRM RMP, Chennai, India. writing and sharing my thoughts here on Dev.to. I’ll be writing about: My certifications and courses and what I learned from them My explorations in career/life try to share my thoughts And little personal lessons I pick up along the way ✨ I hope to write here often, connect with amazing people, and find my space in this wonderful community. 💭 What about you? See you all around! 💬 — Vishaka  ( 6 min )
    Chinese DBA’s Story: LiJianMing-The 14-Year Technical Journey and Growth Wisdom of an Ordinary DBA
    How can a DBA quickly locate system faults? How can performance be effectively optimized? How should one approach technology selection and build a robust technical system? Today, we introduce a seasoned database expert and operations professional with over a decade of industry experience — the Operations Center Manager of the Information Technology Department at a major bank. He has been responsible for maintaining hosts, middleware, and databases; participated in the development of the bank’s core and payment systems; and led the construction of the operations framework, emergency disaster recovery system, and monitoring infrastructure. We hope his experience provides valuable insights for your own work. In 2001, Li Jianming knew nothing about this issue when he was filling out his colleg…  ( 13 min )
    Ensuring Data Integrity in Laravel with Strict Validation
    As developers, we often focus on what data we get, but not enough on how we get it. The data type itself is a critical part of your application's contract. I've seen subtle bugs arise from PHP's loose typing—where a string "100" passes for an integer, or a string "true" passes for a boolean. In API development or financial logic, this ambiguity is unacceptable. In my latest article, I break down Laravel's powerful but underused strict validation rule. It's the key to: If you're building serious applications, this is a must-read. Check it out and let me know your thoughts on strict typing in the comments. Read the full article SoftwareEngineering #Laravel #PHP #BestPractices #APIDevelopment  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Ezra Furman - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
    Ezra Furman Full Live Session on KEXP On August 13, 2025, Ezra Furman unleashed a four‐song set in the KEXP studio featuring “Jump Out,” “Submission,” “Veil Song” and “Power Of The Moon.” Host Cheryl Waters guides listeners through this lively, intimate performance that captures Ezra’s raw energy and infectious spirit. Backing Ezra are Liz Furman (vocals, guitar), Ben Joseph (keys, guitar), Sam Durkes (drums), Jorgen Jorgensen (bass) and Lilah Larson (guitar), with engineer Kevin Suggs, mastering by Matt Ogaz, and a crack camera crew led by Jim Beckmann and Carlos Cruz. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Indigo De Souza - Always (Live on KEXP)
    Indigo De Souza – “Always” (Live on KEXP) Indigo De Souza delivers a stripped-down, heartfelt rendition of “Always” straight from KEXP’s Seattle studio, recorded August 31, 2025. Backed by Landon George’s warm basslines, Maddie Shuler’s layered guitars, keys and harmonies, and Lila Richardson’s dynamic drumming, the performance feels both intimate and full-bodied. Behind the scenes, host Ashley McDonald guides the session while engineer Kevin Suggs and mastering whiz Matt Ogaz nail the sound. A crew of talented camera operators (Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Emma Juncosa) and editor Carlos Cruz capture every moment of this must-watch live session. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Indigo De Souza - Be Like The Water (Live on KEXP)
    Indigo De Souza – “Be Like The Water” Live on KEXP Indigo De Souza brings an intimate, raw performance of “Be Like The Water” straight from the KEXP studio, recorded August 31, 2025. Backed by Landon George on bass, Maddie Shuler on guitar/keys/vocals and Lila Richardson on drums, she delivers a dynamic and heartfelt take on her track. Behind the scenes, host Ashley McDonald and audio engineer Kevin Suggs capture every nuance, with Matt Ogaz mastering the final mix. A four-camera crew (Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Emma Juncosa) plus editor Carlos Cruz make this a visually engaging session—stream it on KEXP.org or visit Indigo’s site for more. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Circles Around the Sun & Mikaela Davis - After Sunrise (Live on KEXP)
    **Circles Around the Sun & Mikaela Davis jammed live in the KEXP studio on August 21, 2025, laying down a lush version of “After Sunrise.” Bassist Dan Horne, drummer Mark Levyz, keyboardist Adam MacDougall, guitarist John Lee Shannon and harpist/vox Mikaela Davis brought the vibes under host Troy Nelson’s guidance. On the tech side, Kevin Suggs engineered, Dan Horne mixed, and Matt Ogaz mastered the audio, while Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Jonathan Jacobson and Luke Knecht ran cameras (with Beckmann also on editing). Dive into more at circlesaroundthesun.bandcamp.com or kexp.org, and join the YouTube channel for extras! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Chinese DBA’s Story:Xu Ji — From a programmer to a database expert
    As a renowned technical expert in the DBA (Database Administrator) community, Xu Ji has remained active in the industry, having been a speaker at numerous database and IT operations events, and has gained a large following. Xu Ji’s works continue to be essential reading for many DBAs, with numerous professionals finding solutions to their problems in his books. Despite his fame in the database field, Xu Ji originally entered the field somewhat by chance. How did he gradually become a database expert? One day in 2015, Xu Ji received an urgent call for help from State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC). It turned out that the State Grid was under attack by an Oracle database SCN HEADROOM storm, and the SCN ceiling was less than 10 days away from being reached. If the source of the issue wasn’t…  ( 12 min )
    Polyphonic: When artists don't write their own songs
    When you click through “When artists don’t write their own songs,” you mostly get a wall of self-promo: there’s a 20% off link for Brilliant.org then a pre-order blitz for Noah LeFevre’s new book Century of Song with direct links to Barnes & Noble, Blackwells, Indie Bound, Amazon, Books-A-Million, Books Inc. and Chapters. At the bottom you’re nudged to support the creator on Patreon, follow Polyphonic on Twitter, and join their Discord community. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Master Angular Performance: 10 Essential Lazy Loading, Route Guards & Resolvers Techniques Every Developer Must Know
    Master Angular Performance: 10 Essential Lazy Loading, Route Guards & Resolvers Techniques Every Developer Must Know Unlock the full potential of Angular routing and skyrocket your application's performance The secret lies in mastering three fundamental Angular concepts that separate amateur developers from seasoned professionals: Lazy Loading, Route Guards, and Resolvers. These aren't just fancy terms thrown around in Angular documentation—they're your weapons against slow load times, security vulnerabilities, and poor user experience. Picture this: You've built an amazing Angular application with dozens of features, but users are abandoning it before it even loads. Sound familiar? You're not alone. According to recent studies, 53% of users abandon mobile sites that take lon…  ( 13 min )
    Did AI Erase Attribution? Your Git History Is Missing a Co-Author
    🦄 I've been trying to get to this post for a while and I was likely working on it when I definitely should have been doing something else entirely. I wrote about this topic briefly in a previous post, but that brief aside does the whole concept a disservice. I've been begging anyone who will listen to please steal this idea from me, 🙏 use it in real projects, personal projects, and then give it to a friend like a party favor nobody asked for. So far, feedback is positive and change is very slow. This is my attempt to nudge it along while I figure out the next piece of the puzzle—which is language-agnostic enforcement at scale (yes, I know—that sounds simple, right?). So while I've been patiently waiting on Father Time to drop off some 36-hour days from the cosmos, I managed to throw …  ( 17 min )
    Unleash the Power of In-Browser Media Processing with Mediabunny
    Quick Summary: 📝 Mediabunny is a JavaScript library written in TypeScript for reading, writing, and converting media files directly in the browser. It supports a wide range of formats and codecs, aiming to provide high-performance media operations with zero dependencies and tree-shakable bundling. ✅ Mediabunny enables complex media operations (conversion, trimming, resizing) to run entirely client-side in the browser. ✅ It is built in pure TypeScript with zero dependencies, ensuring maximum performance and a minimal bundle size (highly tree-shakable). ✅ Leverages the WebCodecs API for hardware-accelerated encoding and decoding, resulting in very fast processing times. ✅ Supports streaming I/O, allowing developers to handle very large video and audio files efficiently without memor…  ( 7 min )
    Will DevOps Survive the AI Era? A Look at the Next 5 Years
    Table of Contents Introduction The Evolution of DevOps How AI Is Transforming DevOps Today The Fear: Will AI Replace DevOps Roles? The Rise of Platform Engineering What the Next 5 Years Will Look Like Key Stats & Industry Insights FAQs Key Takeaways Conclusion “AI is a productivity enhancer, not a job eliminator. It helps companies grow and potentially increase hiring.” - Aaron Levie, CEO of Box (source) For years, DevOps has been the heartbeat of modern software delivery, bridging the gap between developers and operations, driving agility, and enabling continuous innovation. But now, a new force is shaking up the industry: Artificial Intelligence (AI). From AIOps to AI-driven code assistants, automation is moving faster than ever. It raises a critical question for every DevOps professi…  ( 9 min )
    MCP for WordPress: Write and Publish Posts from Your AI Assistant
    I recently introduced wp-node, which mirrors WordPress core data structures and CRUD operations. Building on that idea, I’ve now developed wp-mcp — a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for WordPress that exposes your site’s content and settings as AI-accessible primitives. With it, tools like Claude Desktop can draft, edit, and publish posts straight into your database without touching wp-admin — and no PHP or traditional LAMP stack required, just pure MCP and TypeScript. Imagine telling Claude Desktop: “Draft a post called Exploring Headless WordPress and publish it when done.” wp-mcp makes that possible — all through the MCP standard. You can check out the full documentation and setup instructions in the project’s README.md If you find it useful, don’t forget to ⭐️ star the repo! @rna…  ( 9 min )
    Why Self-Hosting Automation Tools Like n8n Costs More
    Open-source automation tools like n8n give teams full control over workflows, hosting, and data. No subscriptions, no limits. Just freedom. But if you’ve ever thought, “Let’s self-host to save money”, you may be in for a surprise. The true cost of self-hosting tools like n8n is rarely visible up front. Infrastructure. Maintenance. Backups. Compliance. Downtime. DevOps. Multiply that by scale, and the monthly overhead often surpasses what you'd pay for a managed SaaS platform like Make or Zapier. Here’s what most teams overlook when going down the self-hosted automation path. Let’s be clear. Open-source tools remove licensing fees, not the total cost of ownership. What you save in subscriptions, you pay in: Developer time and DevOps Cloud infrastructure Monitoring and backups Security ha…  ( 14 min )
    The Linux Programming Interface - Time
    In any type of program, we mostly are interested in two different time: Real (Calendar) time: This time is measured from a standard point (generally, UTC, 1 January 1970). Obtaining the calendar time is primarily source of what you see at screen of your computer. Process time: This is the amount of CPU time used by a process. Measuring process time is useful for checking or optimizing the performance of a program or algorithm. Every computer has a dedicated built-in hardware clock that enables the kernel to measure real and process time. To handle real time, the GNU libraries give us many functions as below: These are also function signatures that we use when handling time in the program: time_t time(time_t *tloc); char *asctime(const struct tm *tm); char *ctime(const time_t *timep)…  ( 10 min )
    Entity Framework Code-First Σχέσεις οντοτήτων μοντελοποίηση και Queries.
    🧩 1. Παράδειγμα Μοντέλων 📘 Παράδειγμα Domain: Στο παρόν παράδειγμα θα κάνουμε χρήση ενός σύστηματος πανεπιστημίου με τις ακόλουθες οντότητες: _- Student StudentProfile → σχέση 1-1 Course → σχέση Ν-Ν (Students ↔ Courses) Department → σχέση 1-Ν (Department ↔ Students)_ Μοντέλα // Domain/Entities/Student.cs public class Student { public int Id { get; set; } public string FullName { get; set; } = null!; public int DepartmentId { get; set; } // Relationships public Department Department { get; set; } = null!; public StudentProfile Profile { get; set; } = null!; public ICollection Courses { get; set; } = new List(); } Εξήγηση Στην κλάση Student εκτός των ιδιωτήτων properties που αφορούν τα χαρακτηριστικά της κλάσης, έχουμε επιπλέον ένα property τύπ…  ( 14 min )
    The #1 Cloud Security Mistake Law Firms Make: Not Protecting Client Data
    Lots of law firms are shifting client data into the cloud. They’re hoping for better efficiency and lower costs. But here’s the thing: the biggest cloud security mistake you can make is skipping proper data classification and access controls. If you treat super-sensitive legal docs the same as random files, confidential info can slip out way too easily. This mess usually starts with weak identity and access management (IAM). Maybe you’ve got missing encryption rules or barely any activity tracking. When you don’t set clear controls, way too many people can poke around in private client info for no good reason. That’s just asking for trouble. To keep your client data safe, you’ve got to separate the important files from the everyday ones. Control who gets into what, and don’t just hand out …  ( 9 min )
    📰 Major Tech News: Oct 15th, 2025
    As the leaves turn in the Northern Hemisphere and the tech world hums with the steady rhythm of innovation, October 15, 2025, delivered a slate of developments that underscore the sector's relentless forward momentum. From hardware teases that promise to redefine personal computing to regulatory moves shaking up digital currencies, today's headlines reflect a landscape where ambition meets accountability. We'll dive into the key stories, drawing out what they mean for consumers, businesses, and the broader ecosystem. Apple kicked off the day with a subtle yet tantalizing reveal, hinting at the arrival of its next-generation M5-powered MacBook Pro. In a brief video shared through its developer channels, the company showcased fleeting clips of the device in action its sleek chassis handling …  ( 14 min )
    Generated Content
    ✅ NEW INVENTION COVERAGE PIPELINE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY Summary of Results: 1. Invention Article Generation: ✅ SUCCESSFUL - Generated comprehensive invention coverage: Invention Focus: DeepCell's AI-powered microscope platform for digital cell atlases Word Count: 1,776 words Scope: Invention details, technical workings, market potential, competitive landscape, future impact Key Innovation: Label-free cellular analysis using AI and digital cell atlases 2. Publication: ✅ SUCCESSFUL - Published to WordPress with: Post ID: 30112 Status: Published URL: https://www.iankhan.com/revolutionary-ai-powered-microscope-deepcells-digital-cell-atlas-platform-transforms-disease-diagnosis/ Key Content Highlights: Invention Details: Company: DeepCell (Stanford University spin-off…  ( 7 min )
    Pacote de dados
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    Functional Coverage for RISC-V Verification: A Verification-First Approach
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    Reverse Methods for Obtaining Phone Numbers and Preventive Measures
    In group chats on various instant messaging apps (such as WeChat, WhatsApp, Telegram, LINE, Signal, Facebook Messenger, etc.), there are often many group members. In practice, it is possible — and technically not difficult — to indirectly obtain group members’ phone numbers using certain techniques. The principle is as follows: Step 1 — Obtain the contact list Step 2 — Build mappings between phone numbers and profile pictures Step 3 — Reverse-match phone numbers Security and mitigation strategies: (1) Personal user protection measures (2) Platform security optimization suggestions Instant messaging platforms (including WeChat, WhatsApp, Telegram, LINE, Signal, Messenger, etc.) could consider system-level privacy protections. For example, platforms could apply differentiated handling of user profile images depending on the lookup method or relationship: show a first (possibly obfuscated or lower-resolution) avatar when a user is found via phone-number search, a second avatar for group-member views, and only show the full-resolution default avatar in established social relationships. This approach would make it harder for attackers to match a user’s profile picture to their phone number.  ( 7 min )
    WTH is openFGA and implementing Role-Based Access Control in GO servers.
    while i have given a task to implement the Role-Based Access Control in the product that I am working on in my internship, i did down a bit. I looked for some open source project which can help me to do this. During that peiod i came accross a project called openFGA, which is an open source Fine-Grained Authorization solution inspired by Google's Zanzibar paper, which is currently under CNCF and built by the engineers at Auth0(Okta). I looked at the docs, which instantly got my interest as the implementation was easy and straightforward. OpenFGA devides the whole Role-Based Access thing to a few components and makes it really easy to implement it in any complex project. So what really openFGA is? Components and how they work? OpenFGA Server: A permission engine that implements the fine-gra…  ( 10 min )
    KEXP: Ezra Furman - Jump Out (Live on KEXP)
    Ezra Furman – “Jump Out” Live on KEXP Ezra Furman stormed the KEXP studio on August 13, 2025, tearing through her track “Jump Out” with her all-star backing band: Liz Furman (vocals, guitar), Ben Joseph (keys, guitar), Sam Durkes (drums), Jorgen Jorgensen (bass) and Lilah Larson (guitar). Host Cheryl Waters kept the conversation rolling between songs, making for a relaxed yet electric session. Behind the scenes, Kevin Suggs handled the live audio recording, Matt Ogaz took care of mastering, and a five-person camera crew (Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Luke Knecht & Ettie Wahl) captured every angle—Carlos Cruz then stitched it all together in the edit. Want more? Head to ezrafurman.com or kexp.org, and consider joining the YouTube channel for extra perks. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Ezra Furman - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
    Ezra Furman – Live at KEXP (Aug 13, 2025) Catch Ezra Furman and band tearing through four tracks—“Jump Out,” “Submission,” “Veil Song” and “Power Of The Moon”—in a raw, intimate KEXP studio session hosted by Cheryl Waters. Backing Ezra are Liz Furman (vocals/guitar), Ben Joseph (keys/guitar), Sam Durkes (drums), Jorgen Jorgensen (bass) and Lilah Larson (guitar), with audio engineered by Kevin Suggs and mastered by Matt Ogaz. Cameras roll courtesy of Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Luke Knecht & Ettie Wahl; edited by Carlos Cruz. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Beliefs that are true for regular software but false when applied to AI
    As the software landscape evolves, traditional beliefs about software development often fall short when applied to the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Concepts that are foundational in regular software engineering can mislead developers when working with AI systems. This blog post delves into these misconceptions, highlighting six critical areas where the conventional wisdom is challenged by the unique demands of AI. By understanding these differences, developers can better approach AI projects, ensuring effective implementation and integration of AI technologies into their workflows. In traditional software development, the primary product is the codebase. The more elegant and efficient the code, the better the product. However, in AI, the data becomes the…  ( 8 min )
    KEXP: Indigo De Souza - Always (Live on KEXP)
    Indigo De Souza hit the KEXP studio on August 31, 2025 for a raw, heartfelt live take of “Always,” backed by Landon George on bass, Maddie Shuler on guitar, keys and vocals, and Lila Richardson on drums. Host Ashley McDonald guided the vibe while Kevin Suggs handled audio engineering and Matt Ogaz nailed the mastering. Cameras rolling courtesy of Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen and Emma Juncosa captured every moment, with Carlos Cruz on the edit. Check out more at indigodesouza.com or kexp.org—and join the YouTube channel for exclusive perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Encrypting my HTTP server with OpenSSL in C 🔒
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    Der nächste große Schritt in Krypto wird nicht vom Preis abhängen — sondern von der Nutzererfahrung (UX)
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    I Scanned 50 Web Agency Websites & Most Failed Basic Security
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    Role of AI in Elementary Education: A Focus on Personalized Learning and Enhanced Engagement
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    Swipe-to-Delete with ArkUI on HarmonyOS Next: Intuitive UX for Wearable Devices
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    🤓 Bringing back the old pen-and-paper logic game Bulls & Cows! No AI, no frameworks — just pure HTML, CSS & vanilla JS. Can you guess the secret number? 💭 👉 https://bulls.yosola.co/ #javascript #webdev #gamedev #nostalgia
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    Exploring Brazilian E-commerce with Spark on Databricks Free Edition
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    Pagonic: My 10-Month Journey to Build a WinRAR Alternative
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    Solana becomes liquidity hub as USDT0, XAUt0 bring omnichain dollars, gold
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    Solana becomes liquidity hub as USDT0, XAUt0 bring omnichain dollars, gold
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    Crypto markets rebounded to $4 trillion after the largest liquidation event in history as analysts maintained bullish October forecasts, citing structural factors.
    BlackRock CEO sees ‘new wave of opportunity’ in tokenization
    BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $13.46 trillion in assets under management and comprising $104 billion in crypto assets.
    BlackRock CEO sees ‘new wave of opportunity’ in tokenization
    BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $13.46 trillion in assets under management and comprising $104 billion in crypto assets.
    Crypto maturity demands systematic discipline over speculation
    Unlimited leverage and sentiment-driven valuations create cascading liquidations that wipe billions overnight. Crypto’s maturity demands systematic discipline.
    Crypto maturity demands systematic discipline over speculation
    Unlimited leverage and sentiment-driven valuations create cascading liquidations that wipe billions overnight. Crypto’s maturity demands systematic discipline.
    Tom Lee, Arthur Hayes double down on $10K Ether this year
    BitMine chair Tom Lee said that Ether going to $12,000 wouldn’t be a “blow off top,” it will just be price discovery at a new level.
    Tom Lee, Arthur Hayes double down on $10K Ether this year
    BitMine chair Tom Lee said that Ether going to $12,000 wouldn’t be a “blow off top,” it will just be price discovery at a new level.
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    Bitcoin’s October Slowdown Masks Strength, Analysts Predict Catch-Up With Gold
    Despite a comparably muted October, bitcoin’s steady performance near $110,000 and signs of Fed easing have analysts calling for a breakout.  ( 32 min )
    Eric Trump Confirms Plans to Tokenize Real Estate With World Liberty Financial
    The World Liberty Financial co-founder said in a CoinDesk TV interview he is currently working on tokenizing a real estate project tied to a building under development.  ( 32 min )
    Coinbase Rolls Out the 'Blue Carpet' for Binance’s BNB Token
    Coinbase launched The Blue Carpet, then added BNB to its roadmap — an intent signal, not a guarantee — pending market-making support and technical readiness.  ( 33 min )
    Bitcoin Treasury Companies Should Lean Into the Lightning Network
    If you manage a Bitcoin treasury, now is the moment to shift from passive reserve to active participant in the Bitcoin economy, argues Voltage’s Bobby Shell.  ( 36 min )
    The Fortunes of Tomorrow Will Be Built on Compute Power
    In the 20th century, investors who understood energy shaped industries and built massive fortunes. This century, the commodity that matters most is compute, whether you’re mining bitcoin or training AI models, writes HIVE Blockchain Technologies’ Frank Holmes.  ( 33 min )
    Crypto’s Black Friday
    What began as a macro-driven unwind on crypto Black Friday rapidly evolved into a market-wide stress event — underscoring how tightly coupled liquidity, collateral and oracle systems have become, writes CoinDesk Data’s Joshua de Vos.  ( 33 min )
    Ripple CEO Bashes Wall Street Bank Opposition of Fed Master Accounts for Crypto
    CEO Brad Garlinghouse, whose company is seeking a federal bank license and Federal Reserve "master account," called banker pushback "hypocritical."  ( 32 min )
    Indian Telecom Giant Reliance Jio Taps Aptos to Deliver Blockchain Rewards to 500M Users
    The partnership will utilize Aptos' layer-1 blockchain to distribute digital rewards, with a focus on real-world utility rather than speculation.  ( 31 min )
    Crypto Bank Erebor Approved for Conditional Federal Bank Charter by OCC
    Erebor can operate as a national bank in the U.S., according to a charter approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.  ( 32 min )
    Crypto-Native Traders, Not TradFi, Drove Bitcoin’s Largest Deleveraging Event
    Roughly $12 billion in futures positions were wiped out on Friday, marking a major shift in market structure and potentially signaling a bottom.  ( 32 min )
    Stellar’s XLM Holds Firm as Institutional Interest Grows Amid Volatile Session
    Stellar’s native token weathered sharp intraday swings, buoyed by strong institutional demand and surging volumes tied to WisdomTree’s new crypto ETP  ( 34 min )
    HBAR Holds Ground at $0.19 as Global Headwinds Test Crypto Market Resilience
    The Hedera token trades in a tight but volatile range as the crypto market continues to recover from the weekend's crash.  ( 32 min )
    The Protocol: Monad Airdrop Portal Opens as Token Launch Nears
    Also: ETH’s Sepolia Gets Fusaka Upgrade, Monero Releases Privacy Boost For Nodes and EF Expands Its Push Into Privacy.  ( 39 min )
    Strategy Bears Outperform Bitcoin Bears, Breach Pivotal Bull Market Support
    Strategy is the world's largest publicly-listed BTC holder.  ( 32 min )
    Stablecoin Boom Nears $300B as New Platforms Push Market Beyond Trading: Artemis
    Supply has surged 72% year-over-year, led by Ethereum, Solana, and Plasma’s record debut, as stablecoins begin to mirror core banking functions  ( 33 min )
    Backpack Expands to SEC-Registered Tokenized Stocks With Superstate Partnership
    The crypto exchange is integrating Superstate’s Opening Bell platform to offer natively tokenized public equities for investors outside the U.S.  ( 32 min )
    Crypto Miner Bitdeer Surges 30% as Company Pushes Deeper Into AI and Data Center Expansion
    The firm said it sees a "sustained imbalance" between demand and supply of AI computing power, and projected to generate up to $2 billion annually from AI operations.  ( 33 min )
    Benchmark Hikes CompoSecure Price Target to $24 on Arculus Crypto Upgrade
    The broker sees CMPO shares gaining from operational momentum and Arculus’s new trading features, with M&A potential still offering upside.  ( 32 min )
    SoloTex Set to Bring Tokenized Stocks to U.S. Retail Traders With FINRA Green Light
    Built by Texture Capital and Sologenic, the platform aims to bring real onchain stock ownership for U.S. retail users, executives said in an interview.  ( 33 min )
    Volatility Shares Files for 5x Leveraged Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP ETFs
    If approved, these would become some of the most extreme crypto-linked instruments available to U.S. investors.  ( 33 min )
    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Internet Computer (ICP) Drops 3.5% as Index Declines
    NEAR Protocol (NEAR) was also an underperformer, falling 2.8% from Tuesday.  ( 27 min )
    Bitcoin Miner Stocks Continue Surge, With BlackRock, Nvidia, Microsoft Joining in $40B AI Data Center Bet
    The acquisition marks the first move by the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership, which plans to deploy up to $100 billion.  ( 32 min )
    Crypto Markets Today: Crypto Lags Behind Stocks and Gold as Traders Turn Defensive
    Bitcoin traded near the bottom of its range at $112,000 while altcoins tumbled, led by FET’s steep drop.  ( 34 min )
    CME Announces First XRP and SOL Option Trades
    Initial trades were conducted by major market participants, including Wintermute, Galaxy, Cumberland DRW, and SuperState.  ( 33 min )
    After Oct. 10 Crypto Crash, Bitwise CIO’s Three-Question Test Finds No Lasting Damage
    In an Oct. 14 memo, Matt Hougan says about $20 billion was liquidated, no major firms failed, core tech mostly held and clients stayed calm — signs the impact won’t last.  ( 34 min )
    Stablecoins Will Disrupt Cross-Border Payments, Investment Bank William Blair Says
    Circle and Coinbase are poised to benefit most, as stablecoins reshape global payments and challenge the dominance of traditional correspondent banks.  ( 33 min )
    Blast From the Past: Previous U.S. Government Shutdown Aligned With Bitcoin's Bear Market Bottom
    Today’s shutdown coincides with record gold prices, and a major leverage flush out.  ( 34 min )
    IREN and WULF Shares Jump as Companies Launch Billion Dollar Debt Deals
    Both companies unveil major note offerings to strengthen balance sheets and accelerate growth in data center and computing infrastructure  ( 32 min )
    No Data, No USD Bears. Headwind for Bitcoin?: Crypto Daybook Americas
    Your day-ahead look for Oct. 15, 2025  ( 40 min )
    BNB Holds Near $1,190 as China Merchants Bank Tokenizes Fund on BNB Chain
    BNB Chain and Binance launched initiatives to shore up confidence, including a $45 million airdrop and a $400 million "Together Initiative".  ( 33 min )
    Gold Isn’t Overpriced on Purchasing-Power Test, BlackRock’s Evy Hambro Says
    Hambro told Bloomberg TV gold “could go a lot higher” as long-term price decks lag spot; miners’ margins are among the strongest he has seen.  ( 33 min )
    Ripple Expands Custody Network to Africa Following RLUSD Rollout
    Earlier this year, the firm announced a collaboration with Chipper Cash to power crypto-enabled payments and confirmed that its USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, would roll out in African markets.  ( 32 min )
    Analysis: DATs Keep Buying Bitcoin, Outperforming ETFs Is the Hard Part
    The boom in corporate bitcoin buyers highlights how fast DATs are scaling. But their model is fragile when outperformance depends on premiums, converts, and cheap debt.  ( 34 min )
    LuBian Wallet Moves Over $1B in BTC After 3 Years of Inactivity: On-Chain Data
    A wallet linked to the hacked LuBian Bitcoin mining pool moved 9,757 BTC, worth $1.1 billion, after three years of inactivity.  ( 31 min )
    Bearish BTC Sentiment Persists Despite Powell’s Signal That QT May Be Nearing End
    The Fed's quantitative tightening, which began in 2022, has reduced the balance sheet from $9 trillion to $6.6 trillion.  ( 33 min )
    XRP Tests $2.40 Base After 6% Swing; Eyes $2.65 Breakout Level
    The $2.40–$2.42 support zone is crucial for XRP, with buyers defending this level amid volatile trading conditions.  ( 32 min )
    French Banking Giant ODDO BHF Enters Crypto With Euro-Backed Stablecoin EUROD
    EUROD will be listed on Madrid-based crypto platform Bit2Me, which is backed by major institutions including telecom giant Telefonica.  ( 32 min )
    Coinbase to Increase Investment in One of India’s Largest Crypto Exchanges
    The pending deal extends Coinbase’s backing and follows CoinDCX’s 2022 raise of $135 million at a $2.15 billion valuation.  ( 31 min )
    The Crypto Liquidation Crisis Highlighted OTC Desks as Crucial Shock Absorbers, Finery Markets Says
    The localized crisis on Binance could have spread had it not been for OTC desks acting as shock absorbers, Finery Markets said.  ( 33 min )
    Asia Morning Briefing: Structural Demand Anchors Bitcoin After Record $20B Liquidation
    A record deleveraging erased speculative positions but not conviction, as both Glassnode and CryptoQuant highlight steady whale accumulation, rising USDT supply, and persistent ETF inflows.  ( 34 min )
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    Anthropic is giving away its powerful Claude Haiku 4.5 AI for free to take on OpenAI
    Anthropic released Claude Haiku 4.5 on Wednesday, a smaller and significantly cheaper artificial intelligence model that matches the coding capabilities of systems that were considered cutting-edge just months ago, marking the latest salvo in an intensifying competition to dominate enterprise AI. The model costs $1 per million input tokens and $5 per million output tokens — roughly one-third the price of Anthropic's mid-sized Sonnet 4 model released in May, while operating more than twice as fast. In certain tasks, particularly operating computers autonomously, Haiku 4.5 actually surpasses its more expensive predecessor. "Haiku 4.5 is a clear leap in performance and is now largely as smart as Sonnet 4 while being significantly faster and one-third of the cost," an Anthropic spokesperson to…
    Google releases new AI video model Veo 3.1 in Flow and API: what it means for enterprises
    As expected after days of leaks and rumors online, Google has unveiled Veo 3.1, its latest AI video generation model, bringing a suite of creative and technical upgrades aimed at improving narrative control, audio integration, and realism in AI-generated video. While the updates expand possibilities for hobbyists and content creators using Google’s online AI creation app, Flow, the release also signals a growing opportunity for enterprises, developers, and creative teams seeking scalable, customizable video tools. The quality is higher, the physics better, the pricing the same as before, and the control and editing features more robust and varied. My initial tests showed it to be a powerful and performant model that immediately delights with each generation. However, the look is more cin…
    Dfinity launches Caffeine, an AI platform that builds production apps from natural language prompts
    The Dfinity Foundation on Wednesday released Caffeine, an artificial intelligence platform that allows users to build and deploy web applications through natural language conversation alone, bypassing traditional coding entirely. The system, which became publicly available today, represents a fundamental departure from existing AI coding assistants by building applications on a specialized decentralized infrastructure designed specifically for autonomous AI development. Unlike GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or other "vibe coding" tools that help human developers write code faster, Caffeine positions itself as a complete replacement for technical teams. Users describe what they want in plain language, and an ensemble of AI models writes, deploys, and continually updates production-grade applicatio…
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    vivo Announces OriginOS 6 Release Worldwide; Replacing FunTouch OS
    For almost five years now, vivo has replaced the FunTouch OS for OriginOS in its home market of China. Now, the company is finally rolling it out to the rest of the world. Though by this time, the mobile operating system is already in its sixth version. All that being said though, it looks like […] The post vivo Announces OriginOS 6 Release Worldwide; Replacing FunTouch OS appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Sony Xperia 1 VII Review: Same Look, Improved Camera
    After some setbacks in its manufacturing process, the Xperia 1 VII is finally in our hands. If I’m honest, the phone isn’t trying to change the status quo and by that, I mean the aesthetics haven’t actually changed since last year. But there are definitely some differences, most of which are underneath the hood, with […] The post Sony Xperia 1 VII Review: Same Look, Improved Camera appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 47 min )
    Casio Unveils Back To The Future 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Calculator Watch
    Casio is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future with a special edition of its popular calculator watch. Known as the CA-500WEBF, this limited release was created in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E). It pays tribute to both the 1985 film and Casio’s iconic timepiece, which was also worn by Marty […] The post Casio Unveils Back To The Future 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Calculator Watch appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 17 min )
    Firefox Officially Adds Perplexity AI To Search Engine
    From Comet to OpenAI’s undisclosed project, many major AI companies are hard at work developing their own in-house AI browser. However, if you’re keen on using AI as your default way of searching but not interested in downloading any of them, then Mozilla has you covered. Starting today, you can now use Perplexity AI as […] The post Firefox Officially Adds Perplexity AI To Search Engine appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Widespread Power Outages Reported In Several Areas Across West Malaysia
    Users have taken to social media to report power outages affecting various locations across West Malaysia. Many of these complaints — posted separately on different platforms (including our own forum) — appeared around the same time, suggesting that the incident may have stemmed from a common cause. Reports on the matter began surfacing around 4 […] The post Widespread Power Outages Reported In Several Areas Across West Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Fahmi: Malaysia To Enforce eKYC Verification For Social Media Platforms
    Malaysia will soon make electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) identity verification compulsory for social media platforms. This is to prevent children aged below 13 from making accounts on these websites and apps. According to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, this requirement serves to protect children online. Additionally, it is meant to ensure these social media […] The post Fahmi: Malaysia To Enforce eKYC Verification For Social Media Platforms appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    MCMC Opens Public Inquiry On New Mandatory Standards For Prepaid SIM Registration
    The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has begun a Public Inquiry on its proposed Mandatory Standards for Prepaid Public Cellular Service User Registration. The inquiry, held in accordance with Sections 55 and 61 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, seeks to promote transparency and public participation in shaping the new regulatory framework. The […] The post MCMC Opens Public Inquiry On New Mandatory Standards For Prepaid SIM Registration appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    MG Motors To Begin CKD Operations In Malaysia By First-Half Of 2026
    MG Motors, together with SAIC Motor Malaysia (SMM), has announced the local assembly (CKD) of MG vehicles in Malaysia. This CKD operation will take place at a facility in Melaka through the automaker’s collaboration with EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB). The CKD operation is set to begin in the first half of 2026, and the MGS5 […] The post MG Motors To Begin CKD Operations In Malaysia By First-Half Of 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 17 min )
    Selangor Government Launches Its All-In-One App Nine
    The Selangor government has just released its own all-in-one app called Nine. This comprehensive “super app” is said to combine various essential services and smart features that Selangor residents need for a more “efficient lifestyle”. With the app, users can pay for parking, access municipal and local government services, and use it as their main […] The post Selangor Government Launches Its All-In-One App Nine appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Mercedes-Benz Unveils Vision Iconic Concept Car
    Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a concept car known as the Vision Iconic. The vehicle was revealed at the marque’s design house in Shanghai, China. As per the official fluff, the concept represents the bridge between the future of the company’s EV cars and the rich heritage of the automaker, by combining classic design elements with new […] The post Mercedes-Benz Unveils Vision Iconic Concept Car appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Intel Xe3P Reportedly Heading To Nova Lake-S Desktop CPUs
    Panther Lake has barely just been announced, but there are many among us who are hovering over a particular subject: its Xe3 architecture and more specifically, the future Xe3P. This is, in part, expected to be part of the ARC Celestial series, but now it seems that the Compute Units (CUs) will be heading to […] The post Intel Xe3P Reportedly Heading To Nova Lake-S Desktop CPUs appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    AMD Ryzen AI “Sound Wave” APU Appears In Shipping Manifests
    AMD’s Ryzen AI APU, Sound Wave, isn’t a name you’d be familiar with but it has appeared in the past. Recent rumours have suggested that the APU could be the chipmaker’s ARM-based APU, marking the return of a non-x86 processor after more than a decade. Recently, a shipping manifest listing the alleged Sound Wave APU […] The post AMD Ryzen AI “Sound Wave” APU Appears In Shipping Manifests appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    SteelSeries Launches Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 Headset
    Little over a week after the local launch of the Arctis Nova Elite, SteelSeries is announcing a refreshed version of its Nova 7 Wireless headphones. Aptly named the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2, these over-ears feature improved battery life while still maintaining a mid-range price point.  The Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 features 40mm […] The post SteelSeries Launches Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 Headset appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Nintendo eShop To Launch In Malaysia 18 November 2025
    Back when the Switch 2 was officially unveiled, the company announced that it will be launching the Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch Online services in four countries in the Southeast Asia region, including Malaysia. At the time, no further information was available. But now, we have confirmation that these services will launch next month, on […] The post Nintendo eShop To Launch In Malaysia 18 November 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Nissan Unveils Ariya EV Facelift Ahead Of Japan Mobility Show
    Nissan has unveiled the first official images of its facelifted Ariya electric SUV crossover ahead of its debut at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo. However, this model has been reported to be an exclusive Japan-only model as of now. Nevertheless, let us see what updates have been made to the Ariya. In terms […] The post Nissan Unveils Ariya EV Facelift Ahead Of Japan Mobility Show appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Samsung To Launch Project Moohan At Worlds Wide Open Event
    Samsung has announced that it will be hosting another event next week. Called Worlds Wide Open, the event is slated for 21 October at 10PM Eastern Time. For us, that’s the following day, 22 October, at 10AM. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the main focus of this event will be Project Moohan, which has been the subject of […] The post Samsung To Launch Project Moohan At Worlds Wide Open Event appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
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    The Download: Big Tech’s carbon removals plans, and the next wave of nuclear reactors
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Big Tech’s big bet on a controversial carbon removal tactic Microsoft, JP MorganChase, and a tech company consortium that includes Alphabet, Meta, Shopify, and Stripe have all recently struck multimillion-dollar deals to pay…  ( 22 min )
    Future-proofing business capabilities with AI technologies
    Artificial intelligence has always promised speed, efficiency, and new ways of solving problems. But what’s changed in the past few years is how quickly those promises are becoming reality. From oil and gas to retail, logistics to law, AI is no longer confined to pilot projects or speculative labs. It is being deployed in critical…  ( 19 min )
    The quest to find out how our bodies react to extreme temperatures
    It’s the 25th of June and I’m shivering in my lab-issued underwear in Fort Worth, Texas. Libby Cowgill, an anthropologist in a furry parka, has wheeled me and my cot into a metal-walled room set to 40 °F. A loud fan pummels me from above and siphons the dregs of my body heat through the…  ( 44 min )
    AI is changing how we quantify pain
    For years at Orchard Care Homes, a 23‑facility dementia-care chain in northern England, Cheryl Baird watched nurses fill out the Abbey Pain Scale, an observational methodology used to evaluate pain in those who can’t communicate verbally. Baird, a former nurse who was then the facility’s director of quality, describes it as “a tick‑box exercise where…  ( 30 min )
    Big Tech’s big bet on a controversial carbon removal tactic
    Over the last century, much of the US pulp and paper industry crowded into the southeastern corner of the nation, setting up mills amid sprawling timber forests to strip the fibers from juvenile loblolly, long leaf, and slash pine trees. Today, after the factories chip the softwood and digest it into pulp, the leftover lignin,…  ( 36 min )

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    AppLovin Nonconsensual Installs
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    Exclusively obtained orderbook data reveals details about USDE crash
    An oracle vulnerability on Binance contributed to Friday’s market crash, which clocked in as the largest liquidation event in history at $19 B. In this article, Cointelegraph Research analyses newly released forensic orderbook data from the crash.
    Exclusively obtained orderbook data reveals details about USDE crash
    An oracle vulnerability on Binance contributed to Friday’s market crash, which clocked in as the largest liquidation event in history at $19 B. In this article, Cointelegraph Research analyses newly released forensic orderbook data from the crash.
    Japan is working on new rules to crack down on crypto insider trading
    Japan is set to amend its rules, which would empower its securities regulator to investigate and punish those involved in crypto-related insider trading.
    Japan is working on new rules to crack down on crypto insider trading
    Japan is set to amend its rules, which would empower its securities regulator to investigate and punish those involved in crypto-related insider trading.
    Here’s what happened in crypto today
    Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
    Binance rolls out $400M program for traders hit by Friday’s downturn
    Binance and BNB Chain have pledged a total of $728 million in support for traders following the sell-off, but the exchange maintains it is not responsible for users’ losses.
    US representative seeks to turn Trump’s 401(k) crypto executive order into law
    The bill, if passed, would codify US President Donald Trump's executive order allowing retirement plans to include "alternative assets," including cryptocurrencies.
    Brazilian stablecoin opens door to the country’s double-digit yields
    Brazil’s BRLV stablecoin gives institutions a compliant way to access the country’s high bond yields amid growing global demand for real-world assets.
    Data shows 76% of retail traders are long SOL: Will a rebound to $200 hold?
    Retail traders and institutions are accumulating SOL below $200, as whale activity rises and ETF anticipation fuels hopes of a renewed bullish phase.
    Solana traders’ favorite metric flashes, but is $300 SOL by December possible?
    Despite SOL’s rebound above $200, Solana faces slowing network activity and stronger rivals like BNB Chain and Hyperliquid. Is $300 before year-end possible?
    NYC mayor establishes digital assets and blockchain office
    The executive order creating the Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology under the New York City government came three months before Eric Adams will leave office.
    Tether settles Celsius claims for $300M, raising stablecoin liability concerns
    Tether’s $299.5 million Celsius settlement could ignite a debate over stablecoin accountability and the legal risks facing issuers in future crypto bankruptcies.
    US gov’t seeks to add $14B to crypto reserves as part of forfeiture case
    The US government said it would pursue forfeiture of the Bitcoin holdings tied to a Cambodia-based company if the alleged ringleader were convicted.
    Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade goes live on Sepolia ahead of December mainnet launch
    The rollout marks the second phase of Ethereum’s three-step roadmap, testing higher gas limits and the new PeerDAS data-sampling system.
    Bitcoin buyers build bids at $105K as crypto market meltdown nears conclusion
    Deep Bitcoin bids below $105,000 signal a market cleanup phase from last week’s historic liquidation event. After the dip-buying ends, will BTC reclaim $117,500?
    Stocks vs. Bitcoin in the AI era: Which will survive the next 50 years?
    The choice between Bitcoin and stocks isn’t simple. Here’s how analysts and data reveal how investors can approach it.
    How low can Bitcoin price go if $110K BTC support fails?
    BTC can drop to $74,000 in the worst-case scenario if the price fails to hold above the $110,000 support level, but is the top really in?
    US moves to drop Bitcoin advocate Roger Ver’s tax case with $50M deal
    Less than a week after reports of an agreement between the "Bitcoin Jesus" and US authorities, Roger Ver’s 2024 criminal tax case may be nearing an end.
    BlackRock sees record quarter for iShares ETFs as Bitcoin, Ether demand surges
    Record inflows to BlackRock’s crypto ETFs cement the asset manager’s dominance as institutional investors pour billions into Bitcoin and Ethereum exposure.
    Bitcoin threatens $107K next as yearly open becomes key BTC price floor
    Bitcoin dropped back toward its lowest levels in several weeks after a rebound fizzled at $116,000, while an infamous whale stayed short BTC.
    Ethereum drops 8%, but traders say ETH price breakout to $10K is ‘loading’
    Ethereum price could retest the $3,800 level below, but traders said Ether was preparing for a breakout to new all-time highs, with $10,000 ETH in sight.
    How a crypto trader turned $3K into $2M after CZ mentioned a memecoin
    After BNB Chain’s X hack, meme token “4” surged from $3K to $2M following CZ’s mention. We break down the timeline and key risks.
    Elon Musk touts Bitcoin as energy-based and inflation-proof, unlike ‘fake fiat’
    Bitcoin’s energy-based economic model is set to benefit from the fiat “debasement” needed to fund the global arms race for developing the most advanced AI models.
    Democrats counter US crypto framework; bill grinds to a halt
    The crypto framework law in the Senate is now on pause as lawmakers debate possible new amendments.
    From $10 to $10,000: How dollar-cost averaging works in crypto
    Learn how DCA works in crypto: when to use it, key risks, fees, El Salvador’s example and how it compares to lump-sum investing and other strategies.
    The oracle problem is political
    DeFi protocols depend on a handful of oracle networks for critical pricing data, creating centralization risks that undermine decentralization promises.
    ‘Pixnapping’ Android attack could expose crypto wallet seed phrases
    Researchers have uncovered a new Android vulnerability that allows malicious apps to reconstruct on-screen content, such as recovery phrases and two-factor authentication codes.
    UK moves to allow asset managers to use blockchain for fund tokenization
    The FCA has outlined a roadmap to help asset managers adopt blockchain and tokenization, aiming to boost efficiency and competition.
    S&P Global taps Chainlink to rate stablecoins’ ability to retain peg
    S&P Global Ratings and Chainlink have partnered to provide onchain stablecoin risk profiles for TradFi players looking to enter or expand into the $300 billion market.
    BNB Chain sees record user activity, transactions up 151% in 30 days
    Nansen data revealed that in the last 30 days, BNB Chain transactions surpassed 500 million, ranking second only to Solana in transaction count.
    Bitcoin-gold correlation increases as BTC follows gold’s path to store of value
    Bitcoin’s correlation with gold has climbed above 0.85 as both assets attract investors seeking stability amid inflation and global uncertainty.
    Frozen $200K Binance donation for cancer patients in Malta now worth $37M
    Binance’s $200,000 crypto donation to a Maltese cancer charity in 2018 has grown to $37 million but remains unclaimed due to a verification dispute.
    BNB price drops 12% from all-time highs: Is the bull run over?
    The oversold RSI and bearish patterns indicated a short-term pullback before another rally, with downside targets ranging between $800 and $1,000.
    $19B crypto market crash was ‘controlled deleveraging,’ not cascade: Analyst
    Analysts said most of the record $19 billion crypto liquidation was organic deleveraging, but other traders accused market makers of deepening the crash.
    Monad co-founder flags Telegram ad scam in official channel ahead of airdrop
    Monad co-founder Keone Hon warned users to stay vigilant after fake links appeared as Telegram ads in its official announcements channel.
    Metaplanet enterprise value dips below its Bitcoin holdings
    Japan Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has paused Bitcoin purchases for two weeks — only to see its enterprise value slip below the value of its BTC holdings.
    US spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs shed $755M after crypto market crash
    Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs faced heavy outflows on Monday as investors grew cautious following a record $20 billion weekend liquidation.
    Mysterious Hyperliquid trader is doubling down on their Bitcoin short
    The Hyperliquid “insider whale” has now put down almost half a billion on a new Bitcoin short at 10x leverage, as the community continues to speculate who they are.
    Satellites are leaking your data worse than coffee shop WiFi: Researchers
    Researchers were able to read text messages and even traffic for military systems and infrastructure with just a few hundred dollars’ worth of equipment.
    Altcoins typically dump hard before altseason. Will history repeat?
    Crypto analysts identified historical patterns showing that major market dumps preceded altcoin rallies, suggesting altseason could be just ahead.
    SEAL team develops ‘verifiable phishing reports’ to fight scammers
    Security Alliance has developed TLS Attestations to cryptographically verify phishing reports, solving the problem of scammers cloaking malicious content.
    TradFi giant JPMorgan is planning to offer crypto trading for clients
    JPMorgan executive Scott Lucas confirms crypto trading services are in development, but his firm is hesitant to handle crypto custody at the moment.
    ‘Crowd FUD’ is the best signal for when to buy Bitcoin: Analyst
    Santiment analyst Brian Q said emotional trading tied to political news is dominating short-term market behavior more than ever.
    Bhutan migrates its national ID system to Ethereum
    The Kingdom of Bhutan has tapped Ethereum to store the national identities of its roughly 800,000 citizens, leveraging the network’s immutability and decentralization.
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    The Art of the Chisel: Crafting Pluggable Business Rules with the Strategy Pattern
    You stand before a block of marble. This marble is your core business logic—solid, valuable, and central to your application. For years, you've hammered away at it, each new business rule a direct strike, each change request a precarious chip. The if/else statements pile up like stone shards at your feet. It works, but it's brittle. One wrong strike, and the entire structure can fracture. This is the art of software sculpture. And for the senior developer, the Strategy Pattern is not just a tool; it is the master's chisel, designed not to carve a single, rigid form, but to create an interchangeable set of blades, each perfectly honed for a specific task. Let's embark on a journey from a monolithic block to a gallery of precision. We begin where all great refactoring stories start: with a w…  ( 9 min )
    Coding as Poetry: Why Every Engineer Should Write Readable Code
    For years, I’ve lived behind the screen architecting systems, reviewing pull requests, optimizing APIs, and mentoring developers. But recently, I’ve realized something powerful: it’s not enough to build. It’s time to also document the journey — the thoughts, mistakes, lessons, and philosophies that shape great engineering. So, here’s my first piece — a reflection on something I deeply believe: Coding is poetry. Every line of code carries rhythm, tone, and intent. Good engineers don’t just solve problems; they express ideas elegantly. Readable code, like good poetry, transcends syntax. It communicates meaning — to your teammates, to your future self, and to the next developer who inherits your work. The best engineers write code that others can feel and understand — not just execute. I …  ( 7 min )
    The Art of the Map: Navigating the Modern ORM Landscape
    You’ve been here before. The dusty trails of raw SQL, the well-trodden paths of early ORMs that felt more like shackles than shortcuts. As senior developers, we aren't just choosing a tool; we are selecting a travel companion for a long, complex journey. We know that no map is perfectly accurate, and no vehicle can traverse every terrain. The choice between Prisma, Sequelize, TypeORM, and the newcomer Drizzle isn't about finding the "best" — it's about finding the right fit for the expedition. This is less of a spec sheet and more of a cartographer's guide. Let's appreciate these tools not as utilities, but as works of art, each with a distinct philosophy. Before we begin, we must pay homage to the original art form: raw SQL. It is our blank canvas. Uncompromising power, perfect clarity, a…  ( 10 min )
    Sharing TypeScript Types in a Monorepo/BFF
    Tired of rewriting the same TypeScript types over and over? We get it—it’s frustrating, time-consuming, and downright inefficient. If you’re working in a monorepo or a Backends-for-Frontend (BFF) setup, you know how quickly things can spiral out of control. But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ll tackle the common pain points of managing TypeScript types in these environments, share proven solutions, and show you how to set up shared types that boost your project’s stability. In many modern monorepos, we often encounter the following structure: project-root/ ├── client/ # React frontend (TypeScript) │ ├── src/ # Source code for React app │ │ ├── types/ # TypeScript types for the frontend │ ├── server/ …  ( 11 min )
    The Artisan's Journey: Sculpting JSON in Rails
    Every craftsman knows the medium is as important as the vision. In the early days of Rails, we were builders of HTML, painting whole pages on the server and presenting them as a finished fresco. Then, the world shifted. We became API artisans, our canvas no longer the browser's viewport, but the structured, flowing stream of JSON. Our role changed from fresco painters to sculptors. We are now tasked with taking the raw, heavy marble block of our ActiveRecord models and carving away everything that is not the perfect API response. This is the story of three chisels. Each with a different philosophy, a different weight, a different feel in the hand. Let's journey through the atelier and examine our tools: Jbuilder, ActiveModel::Serializers, and Fast JSON API. Philosophy: Flexibility as Form.…  ( 9 min )
    Building a Redis Clone in Zig—Part 2
    In the previous article, we covered the basics of building a Redis clone in Zig, focusing on the data structures and the core functionality. In this article, we will dive deeper into optimizing our in-memory store by implementing string interning and customizing our hash map for better performance. If you noticed, this is how the OptimizedHashMap was defined in the previous article: const OptimizedHashMap = std.ArrayHashMapUnmanaged([]const u8, ZedisObject, StringContext, true); Let's focus on the StringContext part. The default context for HashMaps uses the standard library's std.hash.Wyhash, which is a great general-purpose hash function, and for equality, it uses std.mem.eql(u8), which is a byte-wise equality check. We can customize this by providing our own context struct. During deve…  ( 9 min )
    Setting Up Prisma + PostgreSQL in a Monorepo (TurboRepo + PNPM + Node.js)
    In this post, we’ll learn how to set up Prisma with PostgreSQL inside a TurboRepo monorepo, using PNPM workspaces, Node.js, and Docker for the database. By the end, you’ll have a working Express.js API that connects to a PostgreSQL database via Prisma ORM — all inside a clean, shareable monorepo structure. A monorepo (short for monolithic repository) is a way of organizing multiple apps and packages under one codebase — with shared dependencies, tools, and configs. For example: This setup allows all projects to share code easily (like database config or TypeScript settings). Make sure you have: Node.js (LTS version) PNPM (globally installed) npm install -g pnpm Docker + PostgreSQL You can reference this Docker Postgres setup guide to install. pnpm dlx create-turbo@latest When prom…  ( 9 min )
    Setting Up Prisma + PostgreSQL in a Monorepo (TurboRepo + PNPM + Node.js)
    In this post, we’ll learn how to set up Prisma with PostgreSQL inside a TurboRepo monorepo, using PNPM workspaces, Node.js, and Docker for the database. By the end, you’ll have a working Express.js API that connects to a PostgreSQL database via Prisma ORM — all inside a clean, shareable monorepo structure. A monorepo (short for monolithic repository) is a way of organizing multiple apps and packages under one codebase — with shared dependencies, tools, and configs. For example: This setup allows all projects to share code easily (like database config or TypeScript settings). Make sure you have: Node.js (LTS version) PNPM (globally installed) npm install -g pnpm Docker + PostgreSQL You can reference this Docker Postgres setup guide to install. pnpm dlx create-turbo@latest When prom…  ( 9 min )
    Run html from codespace 🔥
    Open your Codespace and the folder that contains index.html. Open the integrated terminal. Run one of these: If Python 3 is available: python3 -m http.server 8000 Or with npm (if installed): npx http-server -p 8000  ( 6 min )
    Depurando um crash de use-after-free no meniOS
    Há uns dois anos, escrevi aqui que estava escrevendo um sistema operacional chamado meniOS, quase do zero. (Leia aqui). Novamente fiquei um bom tempo parado, com a vida e a correria engolindo nossos momentos de lazer, mas voltei a brincar com ele. A coisa avançou bastante nos últimos tempos, e atualmente é possível executar pequenos binários fora do kernel, na área chamada user space, onde rodam quase todos os softwares que usamos no dia a dia. Conforme o sistema vai crescendo, cada vez mais partes vão trabalhando juntas e dependendo umas das outras, e vai ficando cada vez mais difícil entender porque um erro acontece. Para ajudar a navegar entre vários e vários logs cheios de números hexadecimais que eu mesmo mandei imprimir mas não entendia muito bem o que significavam, criei esse pequen…  ( 10 min )
    Building High-Availability Web Apps on AWS: Auto Scaling, ALB, and Private Subnets
    This guide, we’ll see how to deploy a production ready weather application on AWS with enterprise grade architecture. We’l' use Auto Scaling Groups and Application Load Balancers for high availability, public-private subnets for security isolation, and Amazon ECR for containerized deployments. To make it production complete, we'll configure a custom domain with Route 53 and enable HTTPS using AWS Certificate Manager. The result? A fully scalable, secure web application accessible via your own domain with SSL encryption exactly how professional applications should be deployed. GitHub Repository: https://github.com/Shreyas-Yadav/weather-aws Clone the above repo and continue. Our weather application uses a multi-tier architecture on AWS that separates the frontend and backend for better secu…  ( 17 min )
    Day 1250 : Travellin' Man
    liner notes: Professional : Today is the first day back from my work trip. The actual event was during the weekend, but I left last week so that I would be rested up. I still was in meetings and doing work the couple of days before the event. Had a couple of meetings and I responded to some community questions. Slowly ramping back up. Personal : Whew... what a week! Barcelona is pretty amazing! The event I worked was great! Met a lot of cool folks. You can check it out at https://Dwane.in/HackBarna2025. I'm still tired! haha Been researching some lights I want to use in an upcoming project for https://HIPHOP.family that I've been working on. I don't think the lights I have now will work. Ordered some different models to test out. Should be here tomorrow. I plan on taking some apart and learn how things work and maybe create my own device that will work for my project exactly instead of trying to build around an existing solution. My plan for tonight is to really go through the business plan at AI created and match it up to the ideas that I have and focus on those in the immediate future. I have so many ideas, but don't know what to work on now that will help me build the business and just satisfy my curiosity. haha. I'll probably listen to some projects on Bandcamp to see what I'll pick up this week and play on the radio show. Depending on what I decide with the business plan, I may work on a prototype of a web application I've been building that ties in with one of my product ideas. I also want to sketch out some layouts for my business site, now that my first project is completed and I have things I can add. There's also a couple of videos that were taking a long time to upload, so I'm going to add them to https://Dwane.in/HackBarna2025 Going to eat and get started because I want to get to bed early to rest up from being a Travellin' Man. Have a great night! peace piece https://dwane.io / https://HIPHOPandCODE.com  ( 7 min )
    🌀 I Built a Naruto Fighting Game in Python - You Can Make Your Own Story!
    “Life is good, you know what I mean? Like…” I used to reminisce endlessly on playing Naruto MUGEN with my best friend after school. So 5 years ago, I decided to remake it in Python, using tkinter. Shippuden Stories (formerly Life Is Good) is a small open-source Naruto fighting game made entirely in Python. It’s a love letter to the fighting games of the 2000s — fast-paced, pixel-heavy, and full of charm. The controls are simple: Action Key Move W, A, S, D Jump / Attack Space Character Selection W, A, S, D, Space You can fight as Naruto, Kakashi, Itachi, and more, all recreated (reanimated heh) in a tiny pixel-art style that fits right into the nostalgic theme. 📜 Story Mode — Written in Code One of the most fun parts of the project and where YOU could …  ( 7 min )
    KEXP: Indigo De Souza - Not My Body (Live on KEXP)
    Indigo De Souza and her band bring a raw, enchanting performance of “Not My Body” to KEXP’s Seattle studio, captured live on August 31, 2025. With Indigo on vocals and guitar, Landon George on bass, Maddie Shuler adding guitar, keys & vocals, and Lila Richardson on drums, this intimate session is polished behind the scenes by host Ashley McDonald, audio engineer Kevin Suggs, and mastering by Matt Ogaz. Directed and shot by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Emma Juncosa (with editing by Cruz), the video showcases Indigo’s haunting melody and energy. Catch the full performance on KEXP.org or dive deeper at indigodesouza.com—and don’t forget to join the YouTube channel for exclusive perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Rick Beato: Justin Hawkins And Rick Beato Ride Again!
    Justin Hawkins And Rick Beato Ride Again! Justin Hawkins sits down with Rick Beato to trace his evolution from flamboyant frontman of The Darkness to full-time YouTuber. Along the way he shares stories of selling out stadiums, navigating rock-star madness, and finding a fresh creative spark behind the camera. As he reflects on his new social media life, Hawkins gives tips on guitar playing, production, and keeping the fun alive—proving fame can be more than just screaming vocals and leather. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    IGN: Black Phone 2 Review
    Black Phone 2 Review TL;DR Black Phone 2 brings Finney and Gwen back to a frost-bitten, remote campground where Ethan Hawke’s Grabber resurfaces to terrorize them once more. Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill return at the helm alongside leads Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw, aiming to keep the sequel from slipping into “horror sequel purgatory.” IGN’s Matt Donato caught the film at Fantastic Fest to find out if Hawke’s almost-paranormal, Freddy Krueger–style turn and the creative continuity deliver scares instead of cash-grab clichés. He dives into all that in his review—and even sticks around afterward for a candid chat. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    IGN: Send Help - Official Trailer (2026) Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien
    Send Help is a darkly comedic psychological thriller directed by Sam Raimi (with JJ Hook as EP) that follows two bickering colleagues, Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) and Bradley Preston (Dylan O’Brien), who are the sole survivors of a plane crash on a sinister deserted island. What starts as a fight for survival quickly turns into a twisted battle of wits and dark humor. With supporting turns from Edyll Ismail, Dennis Haysbert, Xavier Samuel, Chris Pang, Thaneth Warakulnukroh, Emma Raimi and more, this 20th Century Studios flick hits theaters January 30, 2026. Don’t miss the trailer for your first taste of chaos and comedy in paradise gone wrong. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Bridging Worlds: AI's Breakthrough in Nepali Sign Language
    Bridging Worlds: AI's Breakthrough in Nepali Sign Language Imagine a world where language barriers vanish, especially for those who rely on sign language. Communication shouldn't be a privilege, it's a fundamental right. Now, cutting-edge AI is stepping in to empower the Nepali deaf community. The core breakthrough lies in leveraging convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for sign language recognition. Think of it like teaching a computer to 'see' and understand sign language gestures, similar to how it recognizes objects in images. By training these networks on comprehensive datasets, we can translate sign language into text or speech in real-time. This opens doors to a more inclusive world. For example, a live interpreter on a smartphone that instantly translates NSL to spoken Nepali, or…  ( 7 min )
    Dynamic Styling with calc() in TailwindCSS
    Introduction TailwindCSS is fantastic, right? It lets us build beautiful, custom designs incredibly fast with its utility-first approach. We grab classes like p-4, flex, w-1/2, and boom – things start taking shape. But sometimes... sometimes you hit a wall. You need a layout element to be exactly 100% wide, minus the fixed width of a sidebar. Or maybe you want padding that dynamically adjusts based on the viewport plus a base value. In this deep dive, we'll explore how calc() works, why it's such a powerful partner for Tailwind, and how you can leverage it to build more sophisticated, responsive, and pixel-perfect interfaces without ever leaving your HTML (mostly!). is calc()? Before we plug it into Tailwind, let's quickly refresh ourselves on what calc() actually does in plain old CS…  ( 10 min )
    Ringer Movies: ‘Sneakers’ With Bill Simmons, Kyle Brandt, and Joanna Robinson
    ‘Sneakers’ Rewatch with Bill Simmons, Kyle Brandt, and Joanna Robinson Bill Simmons, Kyle Brandt, and Joanna Robinson of The Ringer crank up the heat as they rewatch Robert Redford’s 1992 caper Sneakers, dissecting every twist alongside a star-studded cast that includes Sidney Poitier, Mary McDonnell, Ben Kingsley, Dan Aykroyd, and a young River Phoenix. This episode—produced by Craig Horlbeck, Ronak Nair, Chris Wohlers, and Eduardo Ocampo—is part of A Mountain of Movies® on Paramount+, blending sharp film talk with fun banter. Don’t miss it! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    CinemaSins: Everything Wrong With Gladiator II In 15 Minutes Or Less
    Everything Wrong With Gladiator II In 15 Minutes Or Less CinemaSins just dropped a no-joke, totally serious sins breakdown of Gladiator II, complete with Denzel Washington praise and their classic “everything wrong” format. They even share an April Fools version if you’re feeling mischievous. On top of the main video, they’ve got all the extra links you could ask for—polls, Patreon support, Discord, Reddit, TikTok, Instagram, and more—plus writer credits so you know exactly who to tag when you spot their next sin. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    CinemaSins: Everything Wrong With Lilo & Stitch (2025) In 17 Minutes Or Less
    TL;DR Cinemasins serves up a 17-minute roast of the new live-action Lilo & Stitch, gleefully calling out plot holes, odd character moments, pacing hiccups and all the little “sins” that make the remake… well, remade. They also drop a batch of links to their main site, spin-off YouTube channels, social media, a viewer poll and Patreon, plus shout-outs to writers Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian and Daniel and community hubs on Discord and Reddit. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Mr Sunday Movies: Tron: Legacy - Caravan of Garbage
    The Caravan of Garbage crew keeps the Tron celebration rolling with a playful review of Tron: Legacy, the slick 2010 sequel to the 1982 original. Jeff Bridges is back in dual roles as Kevin Flynn and Clu, the visuals are cranked up to eleven, and you get all the classic Tron staples—light-cycle battles, frisbee-like disc throws, frantic parkour and, of course, more Tron the man. Hungry for bonus content? Head over to bigsandwich.co for early videos, podcasts and game commentaries, follow James and Maso on Twitter, subscribe on Patreon for early access, and snag some merch to show your Tron love. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Mr Sunday Movies: Why is Tron: Ares bombing?
    Why is Tron: Ares bombing? In short, the movie’s trying to revive a beloved cult classic franchise but ends up feeling like a retread. Jared Leto’s Ares – a program who’s meant to learn and describe human emotions – takes center stage, while Tron himself is nowhere to be found. The result is a wild premise that just doesn’t stick the landing, leaving fans and casual viewers underwhelmed. This spoiler review comes straight from The Weekly Planet podcast (dropping every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, etc.), where the hosts unpack why the series still can’t catch a break and what might’ve been missing in the translation from code to cinema. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Game Engine 3 — A Shell for Visual Game Programming in Python
    Application development made easier, more powerful, and more visual Hello! Today I want to tell you about my project — “Game Engine 3”, a software shell for creating 2D games and applications. Game Engine 3 is a tool for creating 2D games with physics and animation. Being open-source, featuring an intuitive visual programming editor based on nodes, and offering capabilities for working with graphics, physics, and animation, it is suitable for both beginners and professionals. It allows you to create applications without writing code, thanks to a convenient and understandable interface. This article will explore what makes this shell unique. The Game Engine 3 shell was created using the Python programming language, as well as Cython for optimization (which allows working with a Python-like …  ( 8 min )
    Understanding APIs: A Beginner's Guide to Making Your First API Call
    Table of Contents What is an API? Understanding HTTP Methods HTTP Status Codes Your First API Call Understanding the Response Making Different Types of Requests Understanding JSON.stringify() Handling Errors Properly Using Async/Await Building a Complete Example Working with Query Parameters API Authentication Basics Best Practices Free APIs for Practice Common Mistakes to Avoid Troubleshooting Guide If you've ever wondered how apps communicate with each other, share data, or fetch information from the internet, the answer is APIs. In this tutorial, you'll learn what APIs are, how they work, and how to make your first API call. What you'll learn: What an API is and why it matters Understanding HTTP methods and status codes Making API calls using JavaScript Handling API responses and err…  ( 16 min )
    💥 Polars vs. Pandas: Why Your Next ETL Pipeline Should Run on Rust (Part 1/5)
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    EAGLET boosts AI agent performance on longer-horizon tasks by generating custom plans
    2025 was supposed to be the year of "AI agents," according to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and other AI industry personnel. And it has been, in many ways, with numerous leading AI model providers such as OpenAI, Google, and even Chinese competitors like Alibaba releasing fine-tuned AI models or applications designed to focus on a narrow set of tasks, such as web search and report writing. But one big hurdle to a future of highly performant, reliable, AI agents remains: getting them to stay on task when the task extends over a number of steps. Third-party benchmark tests show even the most powerful AI models experience higher failure rates the more steps they take to complete a task, and the longer time they spend on it (exceeding hours). A new academic framework called EAGLET proposes a prac…
    Visa just launched a protocol to secure the AI shopping boom — here’s what it means for merchants
    Visa is introducing a new security framework designed to solve one of the thorniest problems emerging in artificial intelligence-powered commerce: how retailers can tell the difference between legitimate AI shopping assistants and the malicious bots that plague their websites. The payments giant unveiled its Trusted Agent Protocol on Tuesday, establishing what it describes as foundational infrastructure for "agentic commerce" — a term for the rapidly growing practice of consumers delegating shopping tasks to AI agents that can search products, compare prices, and complete purchases autonomously. The protocol enables merchants to cryptographically verify that an AI agent browsing their site is authorized and trustworthy, rather than a bot designed to scrape pricing data, test stolen credit …
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    Bitcoin's Leverage Flush Favors Accumulation, K33 Says
    Crypto prices were down sizably on Tuesday but bounced off of their worst levels.  ( 31 min )
    Celsius Wind-down Secures $300M From Tether, Say GXD Labs, VanEck
    A consortium established by the companies announced the recovery of Celsius funds tied to claims against Tether.  ( 29 min )
    Stripe's Bridge Applies for National Bank Trust Charter to Expand Stablecoin Business
    The license, if granted, would help the stablecoin infrastructure firm to "tokenize trillions of dollars," co-founder Zach Abrams said.  ( 28 min )
    U.S. Targets Cambodian Pig Butchering, Takes $14B in Bitcoin as Biggest Ever Seizure
    As the Justice Department pursues Prince Group's leader, the Treasury Department sanctioned the company while also severing Huione from the U.S. finance.  ( 30 min )
    Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Takes 11.5% Stake in Solana Treasury Firm Solmate Infrastructure (SLMT)
    Ark Invest has reportedly taken a 11.5% Solmate (SLMT) stake while the company said it bought $50 million discounted SOL from Solana Foundation.  ( 32 min )
    PEPE Slips 5% as Whale Selling and Market Turmoil Weigh on Memecoin Sector
    Trading volume has surged, reflecting increased volatility, and technical analysis suggests bearish signals that could extend the recent downturn  ( 29 min )
    Citigroup CEO Backs Tokenized Deposits, Says Too Much Focus on Stablecoins
    Speaking on her bank's earnings call, Citi CEO Jane Fraser said tokenized deposits offer faster, safer infrastructure and fewer AML and compliance burdens for the next era of digital finance.  ( 30 min )
    XLM Suffers Massive Sell-Off on Heavy Volume Spike
    Stellar faces brutal selling pressure while institutional buyers emerge at oversold levels amid broader crypto market turmoil.  ( 30 min )
    Circle Called ‘Most Important’ Stablecoin Player by Investment Firm William Blair
    The investment bank initiated coverage of Circle with an "Outperform" rating.  ( 30 min )
    HBAR Plunges 8% After Failed Rally to $0.20 Resistance
    Cryptocurrency experiences dramatic reversal on heavy volume to confirm bearish momentum.  ( 30 min )
    BNB Slides 6.5% After Hitting All-Time High After $500B Crypto Rout
    Despite the drop accumulation continues, with China Renaissance aiming to raise $600 million for a publicly traded crypto treasury focused solely on BNB.  ( 30 min )
    DWS Sees Stablecoins Emerging as Core Payments Infrastructure
    With rising liquidity, regulatory clarity and institutional use, stablecoins are moving beyond crypto trading to challenge traditional payment networks, DWS said.  ( 29 min )
    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Eyes Bigger Role in Tokenization
    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said the digital asset market, including stablecoins and tokenized assets, will grow "significantly" over the next few years  ( 29 min )
    Monad Opens Airdrop Portal Ahead of Token Launch
    The window to check for eligibility to claim MON tokens will remain open until November 3, the Monad Foundation said.  ( 29 min )
    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Plunges 6.2% as All Constituents Trade Lower
    Bitcoin (BTC) fell 3.9% and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) dropped 5.6% from Monday.  ( 25 min )
    Tether and Circle’s Dominance Is Being Put to the Test
    The dominance of Tether and Circle, once seen as unshakable, is now facing its most formidable test yet, crypto product and strategy professional James Murrell argues.  ( 36 min )
    Bitcoin Miner IREN's AI Pivot Earns $100 Price Target at Cantor Fitzgerald
    "While shares have done well over the expectation that IREN will entirely focus on its GPU cloud, we continue to believe there is more room to run," said analyst Brett Knoblauch.  ( 28 min )
    Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Tests Key Support as Bullish Optimism Fades
    Bitcoin steadies around $111,000 after a bruising sell-off, as derivatives and options data show mixed signals between cautious futures traders and bullish options buyers.  ( 31 min )
    Is Elon Musk Getting Interested in Bitcoin Again?
    "Bitcoin is based on energy," said the Tesla chief early Tuesday. "It is impossible to fake energy."  ( 28 min )
    Circle Can Withstand Rate Cuts as Stablecoin Demand Grows: Bernstein
    The broker said lower interest rates could squeeze Circle’s revenue, but rising USDC adoption and operating leverage should keep profits on track.  ( 29 min )
    S&P Global Brings Stablecoin Risk Scores Onchain Through Chainlink
    The assessments score stablecoins from 1 to 5 based on factors such as asset quality, liquidity and regulatory status.  ( 28 min )
    Leveraged Liquidations Underscore Bitcoin’s Equity Sensitivity, Citi Says
    The bank said U.S./China trade tensions triggered a sharp crypto selloff, but resilient ETF inflows are keeping its BTC and ETH forecasts intact.  ( 29 min )
    Was $500B Value destruction Just a blip?: Crypto Daybook Americas
    Your day-ahead look for Oct. 14, 2025  ( 37 min )
    WisdomTree Launches Physically Backed Stellar Lumens ETP Across Europe
    WisdomTree launched a physically backed stellar lumens ETP with a 0.50% fee on SIX and Euronext, saying it will add a Xetra listing on Oct. 15.  ( 30 min )
    Metaplanet Trades Below 1x mNAV for First Time Since Starting Bitcoin Treasury Plan
    Falling share prices push bitcoin treasury firms below key valuation threshold.  ( 29 min )
    BlackRock's IBIT Bucks the Trend with Continued Inflows Despite Weak Bitcoin Price Action
    Despite the largest ETF outflow in weeks and a sharp bitcoin price drop, IBIT continues to attract capital.  ( 30 min )
    Ethereum’s Fusaka Rolls Out on Sepolia; Hoodi Testnet Up Next
    The test follows a successful rollout on the Holesky testnet two weeks ago.  ( 27 min )
    Bitcoin Slips Under $112K, ETH, DOGE Drop 6% as China Hits Back on U.S. Tariffs
    Total liquidations hit $630 million, with long positions making up two-thirds of the wipeout, according to CoinGlass.  ( 29 min )
    Societe Generale-FORGE and Bitpanda Expand Partnership to Bring Regulated Stablecoins to DeFi
    The move makes SG-FORGE’s euro and dollar stablecoins available to retail users across Europe through Bitpanda’s DeFi wallet  ( 29 min )
    Bullish Bitcoin Traders Eye Chart Patterns From 2020 and 2024 After Weekend’s $20B Liquidations
    Similar washouts in 2020, 2021, and 2024 reset leverage and paved the way for recoveries in the weeks that followed, giving similar hopes to some market participants.  ( 30 min )
    XRP Fades Below $2.60 as $63M Whale Sales Hit Binance
    raders are monitoring the $2.55 support and $2.65–$2.66 resistance zones for potential market shifts.  ( 30 min )
    DOGE Faces Rejection at $0.22 as Dogecoin Treasury Firm Eyes Public Listing
    The token found strong demand near $0.20 as institutional flows persisted, even as broader markets reacted to shifting trade rhetoric and renewed regulatory scrutiny following House of Doge’s Nasdaq debut.  ( 31 min )
    Asia Morning Briefing: China Renaissance’s BNB Treasury Highlights a Shift in Asia’s Crypto Playbook
    Enflux says the $600 million plan reflects a new wave of Asian capital favoring infrastructure tokens that power transaction flow over store-of-value assets.  ( 30 min )
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    Razer Announces Gigantus V2 – Faker Edition Mouse Mat
    Razer has given two of its gaming mice the Faker Edition treatment previously. Now, its the turn of the Gigantus V2 mouse mat to complete the picture. Unlike the gaming mice though, this one is a limited edition, with the company saying only 2,000 are made. It’s also only available in one size, according to […] The post Razer Announces Gigantus V2 – Faker Edition Mouse Mat appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Possible Pokemon Leak Indicates Generation 10 Releasing In 2026
    While leaks in the tech and gaming industry is not a novel idea, doing so for the Pokemon franchise seems especially risky. But that hasn’t stopped daredevils from trying. The most recent one claims that Generation 10 proper, succeeding Scarlet and Violet, will be releasing next year, with DLC following the year after. This comes […] The post Possible Pokemon Leak Indicates Generation 10 Releasing In 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Review: Fun, But Still Lacking
    The Pixel 10 Pro XL may not have broken new ground in design, but it still delivers what most people expect from Google’s flagship: a fun, clever, and distinctly “Pixel” kind of Android experience. This year, Google has gone all in on Gemini, weaving the AI assistant into almost every corner of the phone. Some […] The post Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Review: Fun, But Still Lacking appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 42 min )
    Anduril Partners Up with Meta To Launch EagleEye Helmet For US Military
    Anduril, the military technology company founded by the founder of Oculus VR and creator of the Oculus Rift, Palmer Luckey, officially announced the EagleEye helmet. Specifically, it is an AI-powered mixed reality helmet, and designed for use by soldiers on the battlefield, and it’s designed in collaboration with Meta. As per the official product page, […] The post Anduril Partners Up with Meta To Launch EagleEye Helmet For US Military appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Nubia Air Launching In Malaysia On 17 October
    Nubia Malaysia has confirmed that it will be launching its new smartphone, the Nubia Air, locally on 17 October. The ZTE-owned brand made the announcement on the official Facebook page earlier today. At the time of writing, neither the local price nor its full specifications have been revealed to the Malaysian market yet. However, a […] The post Nubia Air Launching In Malaysia On 17 October appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    sooka Partners With Local Brands To Offer Sports And Entertainment Streaming
    sooka has announced a series of strategic collaborations with local companies, including telcos like Maxis and U Mobile. These partnerships serve to offer the streaming platform’s services to more users, providing Malaysians with more options for entertainment. Maxis The brand’s collaboration with Maxis includes three different offers, all of which will run until 31 January […] The post sooka Partners With Local Brands To Offer Sports And Entertainment Streaming appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 37 min )
    NVIDIA DGX Spark To Go Sale On 15 October; Retails For US$3,999
    NVIDIA has officially started shipping out the DGX Spark, the world’s smallest supercomputer. The machine is the direct successor to the DGX-1, which launched back in 2016. The DGX Spark first made its debut during Computex 2025, and we saw it again at Acer’s showroom during IFA 2025. As for pricing, NVIDIA is now selling […] The post NVIDIA DGX Spark To Go Sale On 15 October; Retails For US$3,999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Samsung Patents Self-Healing Screen For Foldables
    A new Samsung patent has surfaced, this time sharing details about a self-healing display and a built-in defence system for foldables’ internal screens. Though it may be conjecture, it could potentially be related to the company’s upcoming tri-fold device. For years, many foldable phone manufacturers have actually struggled with adding a component as simple as […] The post Samsung Patents Self-Healing Screen For Foldables appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Xiaomi’s Third EV, The YU9 SUV, Spotted In The Wild
    It looks like Xiaomi’s push into the electric vehicle (EV) segment isn’t showing any signs of stopping, as spy shots allegedly featuring the prototype of its third model have appeared online. Believed to be known as the YU9, the newer vehicle is shown to be a larger SUV. However, most of the EV is wrapped […] The post Xiaomi’s Third EV, The YU9 SUV, Spotted In The Wild appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    47th ASEAN Summit: Major Road Closures In KL From 26 to 28 October 2025
    Several major roads and highways across Kuala Lumpur will be closed in stages from 26 to 28 October in conjunction with the 47th ASEAN Summit, which marks the culmination of Malaysia’s chairmanship for 2025. This follows the 46th ASEAN Summit held in May. It will also see the participation of leaders from all 10 ASEAN […] The post 47th ASEAN Summit: Major Road Closures In KL From 26 to 28 October 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Rakuten Kobo Announces Kobo Remote For Its eReaders; Priced At RM155
    An eReader is about as straightforward as a device can get, but if you’re looking to simplify your reading experience even further, Rakuten Kobo has a new accessory that does exactly that. Designed for avid readers, the Kobo Remote is a wireless page turner meant to help users turn the page with the push of […] The post Rakuten Kobo Announces Kobo Remote For Its eReaders; Priced At RM155 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Microsoft Announces MAI-Image-1, Its First In-House AI Image Generator
    Microsoft is finally joining the AI image generation craze with its newly announced MAI-Image-1. Though it may not be the company’s first stint into creating a text-to-image generation program, it is the first one to ever be developed in-house. What differentiates this model compared to the competition, according to Microsoft, is that it has been […] The post Microsoft Announces MAI-Image-1, Its First In-House AI Image Generator appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Synology PAS7700 All-Flash Storage Arriving In Malaysia Next Year
    Synology confirmed that the PAS7700 will be arriving in Malaysia in the first quarter of next year. First unveiled at Computex 2025, the all-NVMe enterprise storage is designed to deliver high-speed storage with low latency, along with scalable storage solutions. Specs-wise, the PAS7700 integrates two controllers, is able to house 48 NVMe SSDs within a […] The post Synology PAS7700 All-Flash Storage Arriving In Malaysia Next Year appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    realme Teases Key Details Of The GT 8 Pro’s Ricoh-Powered Camera
    Last week, realme announced a new long-term strategic partnership with Ricoh Imaging. In the announcement, the the former OPPO sub-brand revealed that the upcoming GT 8 Pro will serve as the first product of this collaboration. Ahead of the device’s official debut, realme has offered a few details on what to expect. For starters, the realme […] The post realme Teases Key Details Of The GT 8 Pro’s Ricoh-Powered Camera appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    MOF Confirms 600-Litre BUDI95 Quota Increase For E-Hailing Drivers
    The government has announced an update to its BUDI95 targeted fuel subsidy programme, confirming the doubling of the monthly fuel quota for full-time e-hailing drivers from 300 litres to 600 litres. The Ministry of Finance (MOF) said the revision will benefit more than 53,900 drivers nationwide, ensuring better support for those who rely on RON95 […] The post MOF Confirms 600-Litre BUDI95 Quota Increase For E-Hailing Drivers appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Nothing Rumoured To Release Phone (3a) Lite Before Year Ends
    On average, when smartphone brands release a bunch of products throughout the year, it often consists of one or more flagship products and a few budget-friendly variations of them. But have you ever heard of a budget-friendly device receiving its own budget-friendlier version? Well, that’s exactly what Nothing is allegedly doing to its Phone (3a) […] The post Nothing Rumoured To Release Phone (3a) Lite Before Year Ends appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Apple AirPods Pro 3, Watch 11 Series, Watch SE 3, Watch Ultra 3 Now In Malaysia
    Apple’s refreshed wearables, unveiled alongside the new iPhone line-up in September, are now officially available in Malaysia. Customers can purchase the AirPods Pro 3, Watch 11 Series, Watch SE 3, and Watch Ultra 3 through Apple’s website, its store at The Exchange TRX, and authorised retailers nationwide. To recap, Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3 debuted […] The post Apple AirPods Pro 3, Watch 11 Series, Watch SE 3, Watch Ultra 3 Now In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    HONOR Magic8 Pro To Feature 7,200mAh Battery
    It’s a busy month for smartphone makers in China, with many devices launching over the coming days and weeks. Among them is the HONOR Magic8 series, which comprises a vanilla version and a Pro model. Ahead of the lineup’s official debut, a recent leak has revealed some key details on the Pro variant. According to […] The post HONOR Magic8 Pro To Feature 7,200mAh Battery appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
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    Ethereum Fusaka Upgrade: What You Need to Know
    PeerDAS reduces data load, blob targets rise, fees stabilize. Cheaper, faster L2s and simpler ops for node operators starting Dec 3, 2025.  ( 9 min )
    Speed Wins Users: The Web3 Dapp Performance Playbook
    Speed is the most common growth lever web3 teams overlook. Learn how faster dapps convert, retain, and build user trust.  ( 9 min )
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    Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Analyzing and Modeling Data
    Working with data at any level, whether as an analyst, engineer, scientist, or decision-maker, involves going through a range of challenges. Even experienced teams can run into issues that quietly affect the quality of their work. A mislabeled column...  ( 9 min )
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    The Download: aging clocks, and repairing the internet
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How aging clocks can help us understand why we age—and if we can reverse it Wrinkles and gray hairs aside, it can be difficult to know how well—or poorly—someone’s body is truly aging.…  ( 21 min )
    How aging clocks can help us understand why we age—and if we can reverse it
    Be honest: Have you ever looked up someone from your childhood on social media with the sole intention of seeing how they’ve aged?  One of my colleagues, who shall remain nameless, certainly has. He recently shared a photo of a former classmate. “Can you believe we’re the same age?” he asked, with a hint of…  ( 48 min )
    Can we repair the internet?
    From addictive algorithms to exploitative apps, data mining to misinformation, the internet today can be a hazardous place. Books by three influential figures—the intellect behind “net neutrality,” a former Meta executive, and the web’s own inventor—propose radical approaches to fixing it. But are these luminaries the right people for the job? Though each shows conviction,…  ( 30 min )

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    DDoS Botnet Aisuru Blankets US ISPs in Record DDoS
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    Sony PlayStation 2 fixing frenzy
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    Researchers Discover the Optimal Way to Optimize
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    How does Turbo listen for Turbo Streams
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    Thoughts on Omarchy: Slick Distro, Complicated Ethics
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    Don't Be a Sucker (1943) [video]
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    AWS Service Availability Updates
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    LLMs are getting better at character-level text manipulation
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    Reverse Engineering a 1979 Camera's Spec
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    Strudel REPL – a music live coding environment living in the browser
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    Programming in Assembly Is Brutal, Beautiful, and Maybe Even a Path to Better AI
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    Modern iOS Security Features – A Deep Dive into SPTM, TXM, and Exclaves
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    Credential Stuffing
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    My trick for getting consistent classification from LLMs
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    America's future could hinge on whether AI slightly disappoints
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    The Cancer Imaging Archive (TCIA)
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    Optery (YC W22) – Hiring Tech Lead with Node.js Experience (U.S. & Latin America)
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    Environment variables are a legacy mess: Let's dive deep into them
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    The early Unix history of chown() being restricted to root
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    $19B Wiped Out in Crypto's Biggest Liquidation
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    Jeep software update bricks vehicles, leaves owners stranded
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    Apple Renames 'Apple TV+' to 'Apple TV'
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    Automate all the things with Swift Subprocess
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    Carbonized 1,300-Year-Old Bread Loaves Unearthed in Turkey
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    Building a CMS without programming experience
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    Android's sideloading limits are its most anti-consumer move yet
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    NanoChat – The best ChatGPT that $100 can buy
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    Vodafone admits 'major outage' as more than 130,000 report problems
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    Supermassive black holes locked in a stable orbit around each other
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    AI and the Future of American Politics
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    America is getting an AI gold rush instead of a factory boom
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    A16Z-backed data firms Fivetran, dbt Labs to merge in all-stock deal
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    Ofcom fines 4chan £20K and counting for violating UK's Online Safety Act
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    Software update bricks some Jeep 4xe hybrids over the weekend
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    Smartphones and Being Present
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    The Peach meme: On CRTs, pixels and signal quality (again)
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    No Science, No Startups: The Innovation Engine We're Switching Off
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    Show HN: SQLite Online – 11 years of solo development, 11K daily users
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    Don't Force Your LLM to Write Terse [Q/Kdb] Code: An Information Theory Argument
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    California Will Stop Using Coal as a Power Source Next Month
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    US Junk Bonds Post Worst Losses in Six Months, Spreads Widen
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    The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2025
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    It's early days for Agents
    Reasoning and function calling both marked significant breakthroughs in the road to making agents more capable. Developer coding agents like Amp and Claude Code now leverage those capabilities to generate real value, for which users are willing to pay. They are also pushing the boundaries of what is possible with agents, e.g. by delegating tasks to specialized subagents and carefully managing the context over extended periods. But coding agents are not general purpose. If we continue to rely on hand-coded agentic apps for specialized domains, that means that we haven't fully grokked the bitter lesson. To deliver value at scale, Agents need to learn on the job. Agents should get smarter over time, constantly refining their knowledge based on what they learn from their interactions at infere…  ( 6 min )
    Why is Finding Bottleneck Important?
    In any system — whether it’s a computer, a business process, or even daily productivity — there’s usually one key factor that limits overall performance. This limiting factor is known as a bottleneck. Identifying and resolving bottlenecks is crucial because it directly impacts efficiency, speed, and results. Let’s explore why finding bottlenecks matters and how doing so can improve performance in different contexts. Understanding the Concept of a Bottleneck A bottleneck is the slowest part of a system — the point where performance or flow is restricted. Imagine water passing through a bottle: no matter how much water you pour in, it can only exit as fast as the narrow neck allows. Why Identifying Bottlenecks Matters a. Maximizes Overall Performance When you find and fix the slowest part of…  ( 9 min )
    The Functional Toolkit: Map, Filter, and Reduce
    Timothy had mastered lambda functions and was using them everywhere—in sorting, filtering, and transforming data. But his code still felt repetitive. He found himself writing the same for loop patterns: iterate through a collection, transform each item, collect results. Or iterate through a collection, test each item, keep some. Or iterate through a collection, accumulate a single value. Margaret found him writing yet another loop. "You keep rebuilding the same machinery," she observed, leading him to a section labeled "The Functional Toolkit"—a workshop of standardized tools for common data transformations. "Python provides three powerful functions that handle most iteration patterns: map, filter, and reduce." Timothy's code followed predictable patterns: # Note: Examples use placeholder …  ( 13 min )
    10 Essential JavaScript Performance Optimization Techniques That Every Developer Should Know
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    Boost Response Clarity in Copilot Studio
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    Polyphonic: When artists don't write their own songs
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    Rick Beato: Finally…Breaking Down Kansas LIVE
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    Rick Beato: My Thoughts on Rush's NEW Drummer
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    Rick Beato: Is There Anything Bumblefoot Can't Play? ...No!
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    Rick Beato: The Concepts That Actually Changed My Playing
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    Danny Maude: Everyone Is Bad At Chipping...Until They Learn This
    Danny Maude breaks down a rock-solid chipping system that adapts to every lie around the green: start with a simple, repeatable stroke for perfect turf, then tweak your setup and swing for hard pan, rough, uphill or downhill lies. He even spills a little tour-pro secret that Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy swear by. This quick lesson (with a handy practice plan) will have you dialing in your short game in no time—ditch the one-trick-pony approach and start rolling those chips closer today. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    The Game Theorists: Game Theory: Was I WRONG About Secret of the Mimic?
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    GameSpot: Battlefield 6 - Good Company (Review-In-Progress)
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    GameSpot: Battlefield 6 Essential Beginner Guide
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    A beginner's guide to the Yolo11n model by Ultralytics on Replicate
    This is a simplified guide to an AI model called Yolo11n maintained by Ultralytics. If you like these kinds of analysis, you should join AImodels.fyi or follow us on Twitter. The yolo11n represents the nano variant of Ultralytics' latest YOLO11 object detection architecture, designed for maximum efficiency with minimal computational overhead. This compact model contains just 2.6M parameters while achieving 39.5 mAP50-95 on the COCO dataset, making it the smallest and fastest option in the YOLO11 family. Compared to previous generations like YOLOv8, the YOLO11 series introduces architectural improvements that boost both accuracy and inference speed. Built by Ultralytics, this model excels in real-time applications where computational resources are constrained, processing images in just 1.55 milliseconds on T4 GPU hardware. The model accepts standard image inputs and provides comprehensive object detection results with flexible configuration options. Users can fine-tune detection sensitivity through confidence and IoU thresholds, while supporting various image sizes to balance speed and accuracy based on application requirements. image: Input image in URI format for object detection processing conf: Confidence threshold (0-1, default 0.25) to filter low-confidence detections iou: IoU threshold (0-1, default 0.45) for non-maximum suppression to eliminate duplicate detections imgsz: Image size selection (320, 416, 512, 640, 832, 1024, 1280 pixels, default 640) affecting processing speed and detection quality image: Processed image with bounding boxes and labels drawn around detected objects json_str: Structured JSON containing detection results including coordinates, confidence scores, and class labels This nano-sized detector identifies an... Click here to read the full guide to Yolo11n  ( 6 min )
    Understanding Async/Await in JavaScript: A Complete Guide to Asynchronous Programming
    In today’s fast-moving web world, users expect websites to be quick and smooth. If your app freezes or delays while loading data, people leave, and that’s bad for both experience and SEO. asynchronous programming in JavaScript. It lets your app handle multiple tasks at once, like fetching data while still responding to users. The easiest way to do this in modern JavaScript is with Async/Await. It helps you write code that’s simpler to understand, easier to fix, and effortless to manage. What You’ll Learn By the end of this article, you’ll know how to: Understand asynchronous programming in simple terms Use async and await to write cleaner code Handle API calls using Async/Await Avoid common mistakes and follow best practices Improve app performance with smarter code execution What Is Asy…  ( 8 min )
    Playing with htmlq
    htmlq is a utility to parse out parts of an html page using selectors. This is powerful because you can use css selector logic to do wildcards and regexes. This is handy when you want to do some quick web scraping. For example, getting a list of links on a web page is trivial with htmlq. The example I'll go through here is to get a list of links, titles and votes from Hacker News. This will cover using specific selectors, removing nodes and wildcard selectors. The first step is to just get all the links on the web page. curl https://news.ycombinator.com/ | htmlq a -a href The -a is the attribute that we want to pull. What the above command is doing is finding all the a tags and giving us the href. As you can see in the below output, we are getting everything. https://news.ycombinator.com …  ( 7 min )
    UIAbility Intra-Device Interaction in HarmonyOS Next
    Read the original article:UIAbility Intra-Device Interaction in HarmonyOS Next Introduction In HarmonyOS Next, UIAbility components enable seamless interaction between different parts of an application or even across different applications on the same device. Understanding how UIAbility components communicate is crucial for building modular, efficient, and user-friendly apps. This guide explores intra-device interaction — how UIAbility instances can start, stop, and exchange data with each other within the same device. 1. Starting a UIAbility Explicitly How It Works Use startAbility() with an explicit Want (a structured intent-like object) to launch another UIAbility. The target UIAbility must be declared in the module.json5 file. Example: Opening a Settings Page import { common, Want } f…  ( 7 min )
    Building Borderless Business: How Developers Are Shaping the Future of B2B Payments
    The world of B2B payments is finally catching up with the rest of fintech — and developers are leading the charge. For years, global business transactions have been held back by legacy systems, manual invoicing, and endless payment delays. But thanks to modern APIs and scalable infrastructure, it’s now possible to move money across borders as easily as sending a message. Why B2B Payments Are a Developer’s Challenge B2B payments are complex by nature. You’re not just transferring funds — you’re dealing with multiple currencies, compliance checks, and country-specific banking systems. Developers tackling these challenges are effectively rebuilding the backbone of global commerce. Here’s what’s driving the transformation: API-first design: Seamless integration between platforms, banks, and wallets Real-time processing: No more waiting days for cross-border settlements Data-driven insights: Automating reconciliation and reporting through APIs Security and compliance layers: Built-in KYC and AML checks through SDKs and frameworks The Global Payments Stack Modern B2B payment platforms use layered architecture — connecting businesses, fintechs, and local financial networks through unified APIs. Instead of building payment rails from scratch, devs can plug into global networks that already manage compliance, FX, and local payout methods. Networks like Thunes provide APIs that link over 100 countries, making it easier for developers to embed cross-border payments directly into business platforms. The Developer Opportunity For developers, B2B payments represent one of the biggest untapped spaces in fintech. Every business — from SaaS startups to logistics providers — needs faster, smarter, and more transparent payment systems. If you’re building in fintech, e-commerce, or enterprise tech, integrating next-gen payment APIs could be your key to unlocking global scale. The future of B2B payments won’t be defined by banks — it’ll be written in code.  ( 6 min )
    Confidence in the Cloud: Women Building the Future at AWSUG BuildHers+ Summit
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    Hands-On: Deploying a PostgreSQL + Bastion + VPC Stack Using AWS CDK + Python
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    The Hardest Part of Building a SaaS Isn’t the Code — It’s the Consistency
    When I first started building my SaaS, I thought the hardest part would be the engineering — the architecture, the API scaling, the integrations. Turns out, that was the easy part. What’s really hard is showing up every week — when the new feature doesn’t convert, when a bug goes unnoticed until production, when you’ve rewritten the same onboarding flow for the third time. Consistency beats creativity here. Because building a SaaS isn’t just a technical project — it’s an endurance game. The teams (and solo founders) who win aren’t always the best coders, they’re the ones who can iterate without burning out. Here’s what helped me stay consistent: Simplify goals every sprint. Don’t chase 10 priorities. Automate what drains energy (deploys, error tracking, reporting). Keep real feedback loops open — talk to users, not just dashboards. Remember that iteration > inspiration. Your code evolves. Your users evolve. So must your patience. What keeps you consistent when the excitement wears off? 👇 saas #startups #buildinpublic #developerlife #productivity  ( 6 min )
    IPS Display in 3D Printers: Enhancing Control and Visualization
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    How I Built a Free AI Learning Resource Hub from Scratch
    Hey everyone — I wanted to share a project I’ve been working on that I hope some of you here will find useful: Over the past few months, I’ve been putting together FreeecineAPK.com — but not for media; instead I turned it into a free AI & tech learning resource hub. My idea was simple: democratize access to quality tutorials, mini-projects, and guides so that beginners don’t feel lost when they first dive into AI. Here’s what makes it different: Every tutorial is hands-on, with code you can run, tweak, and break. I keep the site ad-free (for now) so the barrier to entry stays low. I host mini-projects for topics like computer vision, NLP, reinforcement learning — people can clone, modify, and learn. I also welcome contributions: blog posts, short tutorials, project ideas — anyone can publish or suggest. I’d love for folks from this community to take a look, give feedback, or even contribute. If you like, I’d be happy to cross-post some of my tutorials here too (with links back), as long as they add value. Thanks for reading — looking forward to connecting with you all here & seeing what we can build together! 🔗 FreeecineAPK.com — your AI learning hub in progress  ( 7 min )
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    Self-improving language models are becoming reality with MIT's updated SEAL technique
    Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are gaining renewed attention for developing and open sourcing a technique that allows large language models (LLMs) — like those underpinning ChatGPT and most modern AI chatbots — to improve themselves by generating synthetic data to fine-tune upon. The technique, known as SEAL (Self-Adapting LLMs), was first described in a paper published back in June and covered by VentureBeat at the time. A significantly expanded and updated version of the paper was released last month, as well as open source code posted on Github (under an MIT License, allowing for commercial and enterprise usage), and is making new waves among AI power users on the social network X this week. SEAL allows LLMs to autonomously generate and apply their own f…
    Researchers find that retraining only small parts of AI models can cut costs and prevent forgetting
    Enterprises often find that when they fine-tune models, one effective approach to making a large language model (LLM) fit for purpose and grounded in data is to have the model lose some of its abilities. After fine-tuning, some models “forget” how to perform certain tasks or other tasks they already learned.  Research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign proposes a new method for retraining models that avoids “catastrophic forgetting,” in which the model loses some of its prior knowledge. The paper focuses on two specific LLMs that generate responses from images: LLaVA and Qwen 2.5-VL. The approach encourages enterprises to retrain only narrow parts of an LLM to avoid retraining the entire model and incurring a significant increase in compute costs. The team claims that catastr…
    Adobe Foundry wants to rebuild Firefly for your brand — not just tweak it
    Hoping to attract more enterprise teams to its ecosystem, Adobe launched a new model customization service called Adobe AI Foundry, which would create bespoke versions of its flagship AI model, Firefly. Adobe AI Foundry will work with enterprise customers to rearchitect and retrain Firefly models specific to the client. AI Foundry version models are different from custom Firefly models in that Foundry models understand multiple concepts compared to custom models with only a single concept. These models will also be multimodal, offering a wider use case than custom Firefly models, which can only ingest and respond with images.  Adobe AI Foundry models, with Firefly at its base, will know a company’s brand tone, image and video style, products and services and all its IP. The models will gen…
    This new AI technique creates ‘digital twin’ consumers, and it could kill the traditional survey industry
    A new research paper quietly published last week outlines a breakthrough method that allows large language models (LLMs) to simulate human consumer behavior with startling accuracy, a development that could reshape the multi-billion-dollar market research industry. The technique promises to create armies of synthetic consumers who can provide not just realistic product ratings, but also the qualitative reasoning behind them, at a scale and speed currently unattainable. For years, companies have sought to use AI for market research, but have been stymied by a fundamental flaw: when asked to provide a numerical rating on a scale of 1 to 5, LLMs produce unrealistic and poorly distributed responses. A new paper, "LLMs Reproduce Human Purchase Intent via Semantic Similarity Elicitation of Liker…
    Salesforce bets on AI 'agents' to fix what it calls a $7 billion problem in enterprise software
    As 50,000 attendees descend on Salesforce's Dreamforce conference this week, the enterprise software giant is making its most aggressive bet yet on artificial intelligence agents, positioning itself as the antidote to what it calls an industry-wide "pilot purgatory" where 95% of enterprise AI projects never reach production. The company on Monday launched Agentforce 360, a sweeping reimagination of its entire product portfolio designed to transform businesses into what it calls "agentic enterprises" — organizations where AI agents work alongside humans to handle up to 40% of work across sales, service, marketing, and operations. "We are truly in the agentic AI era, and I think it's probably the biggest revolution, the biggest transition in technology I've ever experienced in my career," sa…
    Breaking the bottleneck: Why AI demands an SSD-first future
    Presented by Solidigm As AI adoption surges, data centers face a critical bottleneck in storage — and traditional HDDs are at the center of it. Data that once sat idle as cold archives is now being pulled into frequent use to build more accurate models and deliver better inference results. This shift from cold data to warm data demands low-latency, high-throughput storage that can handle parallel computations. HDDs will remain the workhorse for low-cost cold storage, but without rethinking their role, the high-capacity storage layer risks becoming the weakest link in the AI factory. "Modern AI workloads, combined with data center constraints, have created new challenges for HDDs," says Jeff Janukowicz, research vice president at IDC. "While HDD suppliers are addressing data storage growth…
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    3 reasons why a Bitcoin rally to $125K could be delayed
    Friday’s flash crash reduced short-term risk appetite but did not affect Bitcoin’s long-term potential, possibly delaying a new all-time high by weeks or even months.
    Alleged Hyperliquid whale denies insider trading with Trumps
    A massive Bitcoin short placed minutes before US President Donald Trump announced tariffs with China on Friday has raised questions about insider trading.
    California governor signs laws establishing safeguards over AI chatbots
    The laws will likely impact social media companies and websites offering services to California residents, including minors, using AI tools.
    Binance airdrops $45M in BNB to memecoin traders hit by market crash
    The compensation plan marks Binance ecosystem’s biggest user relief effort yet following the crypto market wipeout of about $20 billion.
    Nobel Peace Prize bets on Polymarket under scrutiny: Report
    Data from Polymarket showed one user with a recently opened account made more than $30,000 exclusively through bets on the peace prize winner.
    Price predictions 10/13: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE
    Bitcoin and the major altcoins witnessed solid buying at lower levels, but a sustained relief rally is unlikely as the bears are expected to sell at higher levels.
    Bitcoin whale reveals 3.5K BTC short: key support levels to watch next
    Bitcoin stopped short of a full rebound at $116,000 as traders monitored whale activity and several key BTC price support levels.
    Bitcoin mining stocks rebound after Trump’s tariff threat sparked market turmoil
    Analysts say confusion over China’s export rules briefly rattled markets before Bitcoin miners led a swift recovery on Monday.
    Binance Wallet, Trust Wallet display issues linger after crypto crash
    Binance Wallet’s balance display issues came soon after CZ-owned Trust Wallet reported experiencing the same issue on Sunday.
    Hyperliquid now allows anyone to deploy perpetual futures — for a price
    Hyperliquid has rolled out its HIP-3 upgrade, enabling anyone staking 500,000 HYPE tokens to deploy their own perpetual swap markets permissionlessly.
    Crypto fundraising sets new record of $3.5B in a single week
    Crypto companies looking to raise funds set a new record, reaching $3.5 billion in a single week last week, before the market crashed on Friday.
    A state-backed crypto fund just made its first buy — and it wasn’t Bitcoin
    A sovereign crypto fund surprised markets by making its first investment in BNB, rather than Bitcoin. This is a big, bold move in Kazakhstan’s strategy.
    BitMine adds over 200K ETH in ‘aggressive’ post-crash weekend buying
    BitMine’s Tom Lee saw the market crash as a discount buying opportunity, acquiring over $827 million worth of Ether over the weekend.
    $19B crypto market crash: Was it leverage, China tariffs or both?
    Binance’s pricing glitch and a new chapter in Trump’s trade war turned a market sell-off into the largest crypto liquidation on record.
    XRP rebounds 66% from price crash, regaining $75B in market value
    The XRP price recovery came after the most severe market crash, suggesting aggressive buying on the dips in anticipation of further price gains.
    Solana DEXs must focus on building resilient markets
    Solana DEXs dominate volume through memecoins but lack liquidity depth for sustainable growth. Bitcoin and stablecoins offer resilience beyond speculation.
    BNB hits new all-time high after $19B crypto market crash
    BNB reached a record high of $1,370, despite Binance facing criticism and market chaos after $19 billion in crypto liquidations wiped out traders over the weekend.
    Bitcoin to $1M? Why Gemini’s Winklevoss twins call it ‘gold 2.0’
    The Winklevoss twins’ bold $1-million-Bitcoin forecast has excited crypto investors and global markets, reinforcing Bitcoin’s status as gold 2.0.
    Bitcoin and DATs primed for explosive 2026: LONGITUDE
    Industry leaders are convinced that Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency ecosystem are set to take over financial infrastructure and swallow trillions of dollars of assets.
    Strategy added 220 BTC for $27.2M last week as Bitcoin posted new highs
    Michael Saylor’s Strategy has announced its first Bitcoin purchase in October after opting not to buy more BTC the previous week.
    Zcash impresses with 520% monthly gains: Can the ZEC price rally continue?
    Zcash price technicals hint at a potential 25% breakout toward $336 in October, despite long-term correction fears and an already significant rally for ZEC.
    Centralized exchanges face claims of massive liquidation undercounts
    Hyperliquid CEO Jeff Yan and data platform CoinGlass warned that the liquidation reporting method used by centralized exchanges, such as Binance, may undercount actual liquidations.
    Ethereum layer 2s outperform crypto relief rally after $19B crash
    Ethereum layer-2 tokens outperformed the market, with Mantle surging 31%, driven by Bybit integration and increasing adoption across scaling solutions.
    Bitcoin price reclaims key level as traders say $150K BTC still in play
    Bitcoin’s price rose back above the short-term holder’s realized price, leading analysts to say that the BTC bull run may continue.
    Singapore court approves WazirX restructuring plan after $234M hack
    The Singapore High Court’s approval clears the way for WazirX to restart operations and begin compensating more than 150,000 users.
    Crypto funds attract $3.2B inflows despite Friday’s flash crash.
    Friday’s massive crypto market crash sent Bitcoin fund trading volumes to record highs, but crypto ETPs held firm amid the turmoil.
    $120K or end of the bull market? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
    Bitcoin rebounded to $116,000 and gold hit new all-time highs as bulls woke up to face what could be their ultimate test this week.
    US gov shutdown enters 3rd week with ETF ‘floodgates’ ready to burst
    The crypto industry is awaiting a final decision on 16 crypto exchange-traded funds this month, including funds tracking Solana, XRP, Litecoin and Dogecoin.
    Trader who made $192M shorting the crypto crash is doing it again
    The Hyperliquid trader made millions from short positions placed just minutes before Trump’s tariff announcement, sparking wild theories.
    Steak ‘n Shake quickly U-turns as Ether poll angers Bitcoiners
    Steak ‘n Shake quickly retracted the idea of accepting Ether as a payment after Bitcoiners slammed its poll asking the community if it should.
    Crypto derivatives funding rates drop to 3-year lows: A bullish sign?
    Crypto derivatives funding rates have fallen to levels last seen in the 2022 bear market, as billions in leveraged positions were liquidated.
    Bitcoin Core v30 goes live with controversial OP_RETURN change
    Bitcoin Core launched its major v30 update on Saturday, with the community split over its drastic increase to the OP_RETURN data limit.
    White House reportedly mulling pardon for Binance founder CZ
    Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao said that being considered for a presidential pardon from Trump would be “great news if true.”
    ETH, BNB, DOGE lead as crypto market cap rebounds to $4T
    Ether, BNB and Solana led as the crypto market powered back up after Friday’s flash crash, with crypto treasury firm BitMine capitalizing on the dip.
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    Bitcoin Miners Lead Crypto Stock Bounce as OpenAI-Broadcom Deal Fuels AI Trade
    Bitfarms, Cipher Mining and Bitdeer posted double-digit gains on Monday as miners keep benefitting from artificial intelligence's surging demand for computing power.  ( 28 min )
    Citi Eyes 2026 Crypto Custody Launch After Years of Quiet Development: CNBC
    The bank’s digital asset head says Citi is aiming for a "credible custody solution" in the coming quarters to serve asset managers and other clients.  ( 29 min )
    XLM Rises 6% to Recover From Weekend Plunge
    Stellar posts dramatic intraday recovery from $0.33 support to $0.35 resistance as institutional money flows in.  ( 30 min )
    Strategy Bought $27M in Bitcoin at $123K Before Crypto Crash
    The firm acquired BTC at an average price of over $123,000, while the crypto was trading well below $110,000 during last week's carnage.  ( 28 min )
    HBAR Rises Past Key Resistance After Explosive Decline
    HBAR surged past key resistance at $0.19 amid a dramatic volume spike, signaling renewed institutional interest and reinforcing bullish momentum after a 9% recovery stretch.  ( 30 min )
    Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin and Altcoins Recover After $500B Crash
    Bitcoin derivatives show renewed optimism after a leverage flush, with open interest and basis rebounding, while options traders tilt bullish as funding rates diverge across exchanges.  ( 31 min )
    Investment Bank China Renaissance Plans $600M BNB Treasury With YZi Labs: Bloomberg
    The proposed investment vehicle would be a publicly traded US company designed to buy and hold BNB, marking one of the largest single bets on BNB by a publicly listed entity.  ( 29 min )
    Tom Lee's BitMine Bought the Dip, Adding Over 200K ETH to Ethereum Treasury
    The firm's ether holdings crossed 3 million tokens, halfway through its goal to corner 5% of the crypto's supply.  ( 28 min )
    WazirX Restructuring Cleared in Massive Relief for $230M Hack Victims
    The sanction order followed an August re-vote that saw 95.7% of creditors by number and 94.6% by value support the plan.  ( 29 min )
    Recovery After $500B Crash Sets Stage for Q4 Rebound: Crypto Daybook Americas
    Your day-ahead look for Oct. 13, 2025  ( 36 min )
    Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 Upgrade to Unlock Permissionless Perp Market Creation
    The upgrade marks a major step toward decentralizing Hyperliquid’s derivatives infrastructure, giving builders the ability to launch perpetual futures markets directly onchain.  ( 27 min )
    Synthetix Soars 120% as Derivatives Hype Reignites DeFi’s 'Dino Coin'
    The DeFi veteran’s 120% surge comes ahead of a new perpetuals DEX launch and a high-profile trading competition that could reignite interest in legacy protocols.  ( 30 min )
    No, Ethena's USDe Didn't De-peg
    The supposed de-pegging was only limited to Binance while deviations were much more restrained on other major liquid avenues like Curve.  ( 30 min )
    Ethereum's Fusaka Testing and Continued U.S. Government Shutdown: Crypto Week Ahead
    Your look at what's coming in the week starting Oct. 13.  ( 32 min )
    Trader Who Made $192M Shorting the Crypto Crash is Betting Against Bitcoin Again
    On-chain analysts and traders have dubbed the address an “insider whale.” Some even argue that the position itself could have accelerated the crash.  ( 30 min )
    BTC Mining Firm Marathon (MARA) Scoops Up 400 BTC After Price Crash, On-Chain Data Show
    Arkham data shows bitcoin miner Marathon bought 150 BTC through its custodian Anchorage Digital as prices plunged, with fresh FalconX inflows hinting at continued institutional accumulation.  ( 28 min )
    Cardano and Dogecoin Lead Crypto Rebound Following an 'Emotional' $19B Reset
    “ETF inflows remain strong, exchange balances near cycle lows, and the broader narrative is arguably stronger after the washout,” one analyst said.  ( 30 min )
    Dogecoin Zooms 11% as DOGE Buying Volumes Quadruples
    The pattern shows an ascending trendline with constructive momentum; MACD and RSI signals remain bullish.  ( 30 min )
    XRP Rebounds 8% as $30B Flows Back In After Trade-War Rout
    The rebound printed one of the year’s heaviest sessions, confirming aggressive dip-buying as traders reposition ahead of fresh macro headlines.  ( 30 min )
    Bitcoin May Tank to $100K as Friday’s BTC Crash Reinforced 2017–21 Trendline Resistance
    Bitcoin's recent crash marks the third failure to maintain gains above a critical trendline from 2017 and 2021 highs.  ( 30 min )
    Asia Morning Briefing: Ethereum Leads Recovery After $20B Liquidation Shock
    ETH’s rebound is outpacing BTC's as markets stabilize, with high-beta plays like Solana and Bittensor joining the bounce. One working theory suggests Friday’s meltdown wasn’t about stablecoin fragility — it was a structural failure on Binance.  ( 32 min )
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    How to Use Strix, the Open-Source AI Agent for Security Testing
    Every developer has faced this moment: you deploy an update, everything works fine, and then that small voice in your head asks, “But is it secure?” You have run your unit tests, your linter is happy, and the code reviews are green. Still, you know t...  ( 8 min )
    How to Build AI Workflows with n8n
    n8n is a visual, node-based automation platform that lets you automate tasks with drag-and-drop nodes. It’s popular for multi-step automations and AI chains thanks to built-in nodes for agents and app integrations. In this tutorial, you’ll build a sm...  ( 7 min )
    Pass the Google Generative AI Leader Certification Exam
    Prepare for the Google Generative AI Leader exam and pass! A Generative AI Leader is a visionary professional with comprehensive knowledge of how generative AI (gen AI) can transform businesses. They have business-level knowledge of Google Cloud's ge...  ( 3 min )
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    vivo X300 Series Now Official; Starts From CNY4,399
    vivo previously confirmed that it would be unveiling its new X300 series on 13 October. As promised, the company has officially launched the series, consisting of a base and Pro. And with that, the company has revealed all that has yet to leak about the devices. Starting with the base model vivo X300, this comes […] The post vivo X300 Series Now Official; Starts From CNY4,399 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 37 min )
    GWM Malaysia Begins Taking Bookings For Facelifted Ora Good Cat
    GWM has announced that it is now accepting bookings for the facelifted Ora Good Cat. The announcement was made via the company’s social media platforms, and it appears that both variants — the 400 Pro and 500 Ultra — are receiving updates. Recently, the EV hatchback was refreshed in China, and taking that as a […] The post GWM Malaysia Begins Taking Bookings For Facelifted Ora Good Cat appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    U Mobile Expands ULTRA5G Network To More Locations; Coverage Stands At 54.9% In Malaysia
    U Mobile users may have recently noticed something different about their network connection. As we’ve also recently found out, the orange telco’s second 5G network (officially known as U Mobile ULTRA5G) has now expanded to more areas, including Setapak and Mid Valley. But it has now been revealed that its coverage actually stretches across much […] The post U Mobile Expands ULTRA5G Network To More Locations; Coverage Stands At 54.9% In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Brazilian Modder Resurrects NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti Using AMD Radeon RX 580 Parts
    Brazilian modder Paolo Gomes and his friend recently pulled off a feat that would’ve seemed impossible to the average technician: bringing a dead NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti back from the dead. And when we say from the dead, we’re talking burned out section, hole-in-the-PCB kind of dead. Gomes essentially received the “unusable” RTX 5070 […] The post Brazilian Modder Resurrects NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti Using AMD Radeon RX 580 Parts appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Perodua Unveils P-GO Smart Watch And P-Charge Mobility Charging Station
    Alongside the P-Circle application, Perodua also unveiled its new P-GO Smart Watch and its P-Charge Mobility (a mobile charging station for EVs). Both of these products are connected to the national automaker’s super app. P-GO Smart Watch Perodua’s first-party smartwatch is not unlike any other smartwatch in the market, as it comes with features such […] The post Perodua Unveils P-GO Smart Watch And P-Charge Mobility Charging Station appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )
    Reminder: You Should Be Updating From Windows 10 To Windows 11
    It’s finally here. You’ve held out as long as you can; rebelled against the status quo; resisted the winds of change. But alas, you didn’t stop the coming change dead in its tracks, you merely slowed it down as best you could. But now the rising tide is upon your head. The time has come. […] The post Reminder: You Should Be Updating From Windows 10 To Windows 11 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 39 min )
    OPPO Reveals Find X9 Series Design, Hasselblad Imaging Kit Ahead Of Launch
    As OPPO prepares to launch its newest flagship smartphones this week, the brand has been gradually divulging details on its official Weibo account. Recent teasers have offered an official look at the design of the Find X9 series, as well as the accompanying Hasselblad imaging kit. To start with the obvious, the Find X9 lineup […] The post OPPO Reveals Find X9 Series Design, Hasselblad Imaging Kit Ahead Of Launch appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Perodua Launches P-Circle Super App For iOS And Android
    The national carmaker, Perodua, today launched its very own super app called P-Circle, which is available now for download via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. According to Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, most of the software involved in creating the application was developed by local talents […] The post Perodua Launches P-Circle Super App For iOS And Android appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    U Mobile Names Eastel As First 5G, 4G Wholesale Access Partner
    U Mobile has announced a new partnership with Eastel, a soon-to-launch Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) under Anchor Communications, marking its first-ever 5G and 4G wholesale access agreement. The five-year deal will allow Eastel to utilise the orange telco’s next-generation 5G infrastructure and 4G network to offer data, voice and SMS services, as well as […] The post U Mobile Names Eastel As First 5G, 4G Wholesale Access Partner appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    AMD Zen6 Support On AM5 Chipset Confirmed By Multiple Boardmakers
    It’s more or less official at this point: AMD’s upcoming Zen6 architecture will depend on the currently existing AM5 platform. That’s a total of three CPU architectures using a platform that launched back in 2022. For context, AMD has kept mum about the possibility of “recycling” the AM5 socket for use with its next-generation Zen6 […] The post AMD Zen6 Support On AM5 Chipset Confirmed By Multiple Boardmakers appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Samsung Tri-Fold Could See A Wider Global Launch
    If you’ve kept up with Samsung’s foldable lineup, you should know that the highly experimental tri-fold smartphone is expected to launch later this month. For a time, many believed that the device would only see a limited release in China and South Korea. However, it has just been confirmed that the tri-fold will be launching […] The post Samsung Tri-Fold Could See A Wider Global Launch appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Newly Announced Suunto Vertical 2 Starts From RM2,999 In Malaysia
    Suunto had announced the latest addition to its adventure-focused smartwatch lineup, the Vertical 2, late last month. It brings several hardware and software upgrades over its predecessor, including a larger display, refined tracking sensors, and expanded safety tools. Now, it appears that the new wearable is slated to arrive in Malaysia in the very near […] The post Newly Announced Suunto Vertical 2 Starts From RM2,999 In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Apple Reportedly Developing H3 Chip For AirPods Pro 3 Successor
    Last month, Apple unveiled the AirPods Pro 3 as the successor to the AirPods Pro 2 launched back in 2022. While the buds come with some upgrades, they feature the same H2 processor found on the preceding model. Now, it seems that the company is developing a new H3 chip, which it will likely equip […] The post Apple Reportedly Developing H3 Chip For AirPods Pro 3 Successor appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Could Be Getting A Redesign
    When the Galaxy Buds 3 series of earphones were first released, they were closely compared to the Apple AirPods Pro 2, save for their triangular-looking stem. It appears that remarks like that may have irked Samsung somewhat because, based on leaks, the company is currently redesigning its flagship TWS. Earlier in the year, Android Authority […] The post Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Could Be Getting A Redesign appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Apple To Debut Devices Armed With M5 Chip This Week
    We’ve previously seen claims that the MacBook Pro won’t be releasing this year. A more recent claim though notes that Apple may be releasing not only the M5 MacBook Pro, but also a few others armed with the chip. This includes refreshes for the iPad Pro, and even the Vision Pro. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg […] The post Apple To Debut Devices Armed With M5 Chip This Week appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Edifier’s New Speaker Thinks It’s A Gaming PC
    Don’t be fooled by its “RAM sticks”, transparent casing, or by its internal display, as this is no PC. It’s actually Edifier‘s Huazai New Cyber wireless speaker, and it’s meant to supplement your gaming and music needs. It may not look like it, but the power supply and electronics have been redesigned to look like […] The post Edifier’s New Speaker Thinks It’s A Gaming PC appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Apple Smart Glasses May Use Different Modes For Mac And iPhone
    Recently, Apple has reportedly halted work on its cheaper Vision Pro model to focus on its smart glasses projects. For now, not much is known about these wearables yet, beyond the fact that the tech giant is working on a version without a display, as well as a model with an in-lens display. However, a […] The post Apple Smart Glasses May Use Different Modes For Mac And iPhone appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
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    Transforming commercial pharma with agentic AI
    Amid the turbulence of the wider global economy in recent years, the pharmaceuticals industry is weathering its own storms. The rising cost of raw materials and supply chain disruptions are squeezing margins as pharma companies face intense pressure—including from countries like the US—to control drug costs. At the same time, a wave of expiring patents threatens…  ( 18 min )
    The Download: planet hunting, and India’s e-scooters
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. An Earthling’s guide to planet hunting The pendant on Rebecca Jensen-Clem’s necklace is composed of 36 silver hexagons entwined in a honeycomb mosaic. At the Keck Observatory, in Hawaii, just as many segments…  ( 21 min )
    An Earthling’s guide to planet hunting
    The pendant on Rebecca Jensen-Clem’s necklace is only about an inch wide, composed of 36 silver hexagons entwined in a honeycomb mosaic. At the Keck Observatory, in Hawaii, just as many segments make up a mirror that spans 33 feet, reflecting images of uncharted worlds for her to study.  Jensen-Clem, an astronomer at the University…  ( 26 min )

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    Rick Beato: Finally…Breaking Down Kansas LIVE
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    Rick Beato: My Thoughts on Rush's NEW Drummer
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    Rick Beato: Is There Anything Bumblefoot Can't Play? ...No!
    Is There Anything Bumblefoot Can’t Play? …No! In this laid-back interview, guitar wizard Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal walks through the twists and turns of his decades-long career, spills the beans on his signature technical approach, and teases what he’s cooking up in the studio right now. He also takes a moment to salute his My Beato Club crew—Justin Scott, Terence Mark, Jason Murray, Lucienne Kilpatrick, Alexander Young, and dozens more—whose support keeps his strings singing. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Rick Beato: The Concepts That Actually Changed My Playing
    The Concepts That Actually Changed My Playing In this livestream, the host breaks down the key ideas that took them from just knowing music theory to actually hearing and using it on the spot—covering practical tricks for internalizing scales and musical patterns in real time. Plus, there’s a 48-hour flash deal: grab The Scale Matrix (all 25+ scales) at half price while it lasts. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Danny Maude: Everyone Is Bad At Chipping...Until They Learn This
    Everyone struggles with chip shots until they learn to tweak their technique for different lies. In this video Danny Maude breaks down a core chipping method for perfect turf and shows the tiny adjustments you need to hack it off hardpan, through thick rough or up and down slopes. He also introduces a slick tour-tested move used by Tiger and Rory that’ll boost your confidence and consistency around the green. Stick to his practice plan and watch your short game scores tumble! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
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    GameSpot: Battlefield 6 Essential Beginner Guide
    Battlefield 6 Essential Beginner Guide Battlefield 6 has arrived, and this guide takes you from boot-up to shoot-out with clear, beginner-friendly tips. Whether you’re totally new or chasing that classic BF3/BF4 feel, you’ll learn the basics of movement, aiming, loadouts, and map awareness. Armed with simple tricks and pro pointers—like choosing the right equipment, mastering key terrain spots, and staying alive in heated firefights—you’ll hit the ground running and start carving your path to victory. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Leitura de arquivos CSV com k6
    Na realização de testes de performance e outros tipos de testes funcionais e não funcionais, a parametrização de informações de forma dinâmica é frequentemente utilizada. Entre os tipos de arquivos mais comuns, podemos citar CSV e JSON. Neste artigo, veremos como podemos manipular dados de arquivos CSV de forma eficiente com K6 utilizando o módulo experimental k6/experimental/csv. K6 instalado O módulo CSV foi introduzido ao K6 na versão 0.54, estando atualmente no ciclo de vida experimental, onde a comunidade pode sugerir melhorias e sugestões via issue no GitHub do K6. Foi construído pensando em oferecer aos usuários uma solução com equilíbrio entre desempenho e utilização de memória, oferecendo a possibilidade de analisar arquivos completos ou em fluxo via streaming, utilizando as segui…  ( 9 min )
    Keep Your Server Clean Using Python’s Context Managers
    Temporary files and directories are super useful — but forgetting to remove them can clutter your server over time. contextlib.contextmanager, you can automate cleanup so everything is deleted once your work is done. Here’s how it works: When you enter the with block, the context manager creates the directory or file. You perform your operations inside the block. Once the block exits (even if an error occurs), the finally section automatically cleans up by removing the directory or file. This ensures your server stays tidy, no matter what happens during execution. import os import shutil from contextlib import contextmanager @contextmanager def temp_dir(dir_path: str): """ Context manager to create and automatically remove a temporary directory. """ try: os.makedirs(dir_path, exist_ok=True) yield dir_path finally: if os.path.exists(dir_path): shutil.rmtree(dir_path) @contextmanager def temp_file(file_path: str): """ Context manager to handle a temporary file. Removes it when done. """ try: yield file_path finally: if os.path.exists(file_path): os.remove(file_path) print(f"File '{file_path}' removed successfully.") else: print(f"File '{file_path}' not found.") with temp_dir("temp_folder") as d: print(f"Working inside: {d}") # do something in this directory with temp_file("temp.txt") as f: with open(f, "w") as file: file.write("Temporary data.") ✅ Once the with block ends, the directory and file are deleted automatically — keeping your environment clean and your code responsible.  ( 6 min )
    🚦 What is Throttling in JavaScript?
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    Understanding Garbage Collection in JavaScript
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    Enjoy Babe Rainbow’s sun-soaked live take on “Aquarium Cowgirl,” recorded at the KEXP studio on August 14, 2025. Angus Dowling’s laid-back vocals ride Jack Crowther’s warm guitar tones, Elliot O’Reilly’s bass and Timon Martin’s drums, all guided by host Jewel Loree. Kevin Suggs handled audio engineering, Kyle Mullarky mixed, Matt Ogaz mastered, and the action was captured by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht with Holpainen on the edit. For more cosmic grooves, hit up baberainbow.com and kexp.org. Want extra goodies? Join their YouTube channel for exclusive perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Hunx and His Punx - Alone In Hollywood On Acid (Live on KEXP)
    Hunx and His Punx – “Alone In Hollywood On Acid” (Live on KEXP) Hunx and His Punx slam into a raw, high-energy take on “Alone In Hollywood On Acid,” recorded live at KEXP on August 26, 2025. Seth Bogart leads the charge on vocals and guitar alongside Alana Amram (guitar/vocals), Shannon Shaw (vocals/bass), Erin Emslie (drums/vocals) and multi-instrumentalist Jose Boyer. Host Larry Mizell, Jr. keeps things rolling while Kevin Suggs (audio) and Matt Ogaz (mastering) lock in that gritty studio sound. Cameras by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht (who also handled the edit) capture every thrashing riff and shouted chorus. Dive deeper at hunxandhispunx.bandcamp.com or catch more live sessions at kexp.org. Don’t forget to join their YouTube channel for exclusive perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Wet Leg - mangetout (Live on KEXP)
    Wet Leg stormed into the KEXP studio on September 9, 2025, to serve up a fresh, live rendition of “mangetout.” Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers front the track with dual guitars and vocals, while Henry Holmes keeps the beat on drums, Joshua Mobaraki switches between guitar and keys, and Ellis Durans holds down the low end—everyone chips in on backing vocals for a full-bodied performance. Hosted by Cheryl Waters and sonically sculpted by engineer Kevin Suggs, mixer Caesar Edmunds, and mastering whiz Matt Ogaz, the session was filmed from every angle by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Luke Knecht, and Kendall Rock, then expertly edited by Beckmann. Catch the vibe on KEXP or head to wetlegband.com for more. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Things to note when passing arguments to React's onClick
    Introduction When creating a filter function in React, I was a little confused by the argument syntax for toggleOptions("optionA")}>, so I've organized it for clarity. I originally wrote it like this: const [options, setOptions] = useState({ A: false, B: false }); const toggle = (key) => { setOptions(prev => ({ ...prev, [key]: !prev[key] })); }; A The reason it doesn't work when clicked is because the key isn't passed. Write it so that "A" is passed when clicked. toggle("A")}>A toggle("B")}>B This passes "A" and "B", which toggle between true and false, respectively. Summary I'd like to summarize the basics once again.  ( 6 min )
    Trash Theory: The Most Bizarre UK No. 1s of the 1990s
    The Most Bizarre UK No. 1s of the 1990s Britain’s 90s charts weren’t just Britpop and girl groups – they threw up some straight-out weird winners. TrashTheory takes you on a whistle-stop tour of the oddest chart-toppers, from TV presenters covering Phantom of the Opera and Iron Maiden’s (surprisingly) only No. 1, to Gregorian-house mavericks and a spoken-word sunshine sermon that ruled the summer. Highlights include the Charleston-meets-dance hit “Doop,” the infamous sunscreen speech setting you free, Teletubbies storming the pop charts, Chef’s cheeky “Chocolate Salty Balls,” Baz Luhrmann’s cinematic pop single, and even Cliff Richard bowing out with the Millennium Prayer. Fully fact-checked, soundtrack credits included, it’s a delightfully quirky look at when the British public’s taste got gloriously off-beat. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Polyphonic: When artists don't write their own songs
    When artists don’t write their own songs Polyphonic dives into the curious world of music’s greatest hits and the secret songwriters behind them. Along the way, you can snag 20% off an annual Brilliant subscription (https://brilliant.org/polyphonic) to sharpen your brain while you soak up the musical gossip. Don’t forget to pre-order “Century of Song” by Noah LeFevre—available at Barnes & Noble, Blackwells, IndieBound, Amazon, Books-A-Million, Books Inc., and Chapters. If you’re feeling extra supportive, join the Polyphonic fam on Patreon, catch the latest tweets @watchpolyphonic, or hang out in our Discord! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills: The Power of Online Learning Platforms for Students
    In the contemporary world, technological advances are reshaping our approach to education. Online learning platforms such as Coursera, Khan Academy, Udemy, and countless others are playing a pivotal role in enabling students to develop essential skills beyond conventional subject learning. One such essential skill is critical thinking. These platforms are providing interactive, intuitive, and engaging course materials that enhance critical thinking skills in students, which are essential for problem-solving, sound decision making, and understanding connections between ideas. Critical thinking is the ability to think reflectively and independently in order to make thoughtful decisions. It involves identifying a problem, evaluating different perspectives, and deciding on a solution using log…  ( 7 min )
    Rick Beato: Finally…Breaking Down Kansas LIVE
    Finally…Breaking Down Kansas LIVE Rick Beato tears apart his favorite Kansas track in today’s video, dissecting stems, structure and musical choices to show you exactly what makes the song tick. Special Offer: Grab The Professional Guitar Collection at rickbeato.com for just $89 (normally $427 total), but hurry—offer ends October 10th at midnight EST. It includes: Quick Lessons Pro ($79 value) The Arpeggio Masterclass ($150 value) The Beato Book Interactive ($99 value) The Beato Ear Training Program ($99 value) Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Rick Beato: My Thoughts on Rush's NEW Drummer
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    Creating and Maintaining Chroot Environments
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    🚀 Unlocking Productivity: AI Tools Every Angular Developer Should Know
    What if building Angular apps could be faster, easier, and more fun? Imagine having an AI coding assistant right by your side — helping you avoid bugs, write cleaner code, and speed up your workflow. This article explores how AI is changing the game for Angular developers. From smart code suggestions to tools that catch errors before they become problems, AI is making Angular development smoother and more productive. Get ready to discover how these new tools and techniques can save time and make coding less stressful. Imagine having a coding partner who instantly suggests code, helps you fix bugs, and even writes documentation — all without taking a coffee break. AI assistants like GitHub Copilot, Claude, and ChatGPT are making this a reality for Angular developers, speeding up workflows a…  ( 11 min )
    Parallel PHP SOAP Client Requests
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    Evaluating Network Security With Amazon VPC Network Access Analyzer
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    🚀 From Excel to Web App: How I Built a Smart Assignment Management System for 125 Students
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    🌿 How My Winter Garden Inspires Better UI Design
    Hey developers 👋 This Sunday, I swapped my code editor for a pair of gardening gloves! Lately, I’ve been sowing winter flower seeds, visiting nurseries for bright seasonal plants, and turning my porch and terrace into a little world of color. With green mountains and trees surrounding my home, the view feels like a living color palette — soft, balanced, and full of inspiration. 🌸 Gardening has a funny way of reminding me of UI design. Arranging plants makes me think about layout, contrast, and visual balance, almost like styling components in React or picking the perfect color combinations in CSS. 🌼 Every pot, every bloom, and every light I hang for Diwali brings the same satisfaction as refining a clean, responsive design. It’s creative problem solving, just in a different medium. I’ve realized that stepping away from the laptop isn’t a break from creativity; it’s part of it. Watching something grow slowly reminds me that building products and developing skills takes the same care and patience. Do you have a creative ritual outside of coding that fuels your ideas? Maybe it’s art, cooking, music, or gardening like me. I’d love to hear what helps you stay inspired beyond the screen. 🌱 Here’s to nurturing our code, our creativity, and our calm, one plant and one project at a time. 💻🌿  ( 6 min )
    Pusher Composables - حل شامل للمحادثات والإشعارات الفورية
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    Go 1.25, released in August 2025, brings a variety of enhancements across the toolchain, runtime, standard library, and internal compiler behavior—yet preserves Go’s backward-compatibility promise. Below, we walk through the major changes (and some subtler ones), with sample code to illustrate the impact and usage. First, on the language side: No user-visible language features are added in Go 1.25. The language remains stable. Internally, the spec’s treatment of “core types” has been simplified: the notion of core types is removed in favor of prose. But this is not a breaking change for Go programs. So there’s no new syntax to learn, but many improvements under the hood. Go Tooling go build / go command The -asan option (AddressSanitizer) now defaults to leak detection on exi…  ( 13 min )
    The Man Who Spoke to Machines: How Dennis Ritchie Changed My Life
    🌟 The Man Who Spoke to Machines: How Dennis Ritchie Changed My Life | Home agunechemba.name.ng  ( 6 min )
    Systems As Mirrors
    There’s something quietly unsettling about Conway’s Law. Most people who’ve worked in software long enough can sense its truth. What unsettles is what it reveals when you sit with it. The law definition, in its original form, is: Organizations which design systems (in the broad sense used here) are constrained to produce designs which are copies of the communication structures of these organizations. — Melvin E. Conway, How Do Committees Invent? At first, it seems structural. Org charts become system diagrams. Split your teams by department, and the system splits the same way. But over time, the reflection deepens. The system doesn’t only mirror who talks to whom — it starts echoing what’s understood, and what’s avoided. The most confusing systems I’ve seen don’t reflect complexity. They r…  ( 7 min )
    Stop “Vibe Coding”: What Worked for Me as a Front-End Tech Lead
    TL;DR: I built a 7-step workflow to pair with AI effectively: align on context, plan, track progress, implement in small steps, reflect, test, and run deterministic quality checks before every commit. After more than ten years of coding, I hit a weird spot. Some days, I’d treat the AI like a teammate and actually collaborate. Other days, I’d just “vibe code,” throw random prompts at it, and hope for the best. That’s when I realized I needed to figure out a better way to actually work with AI — not just use it. Let’s be real — AI coding assistants are amazing. They can spin up components from a single prompt, explain code better than Stack Overflow ever did, and sometimes even save you from your own bugs. But when I first started using them, I completely messed up my approach. I’d let t…  ( 11 min )
    COLORS: Nono La Grinta - LOVE YOU | A COLORS SHOW
    Meet Paris’s own Nono La Grinta who just lit up A COLORS SHOW with his unapologetic track “LOVE YOU,” flexing precision bars straight from his upcoming debut. His gritty delivery and tight flow prove this is an artist you’ll want on your radar. The performance lives on COLORSxSTUDIOS, the sleek, distraction-free stage that’s all about putting fresh voices in the spotlight—plus curated playlists and 24/7 livestreams if you can’t get enough. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Babe Rainbow - Aquarium cowgirl (Live on KEXP)
    Babe Rainbow took over the KEXP studio on August 14, 2025, laying down a killer live version of “Aquarium Cowgirl.” Fronted by Angus Dowling’s vocals and backed by Jack Crowther (guitar), Elliot O’Reilly (bass) and Timon Martin (drums), the band brought its signature psych-pop vibes straight to your ears. Hosted by Jewel Loree and engineered by Kevin Suggs with guest mixer Kyle Mullarky (and mastering by Matt Ogaz), the session was captured on camera by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht (edited by Holpainen). For more live goodness, hit up baberainbow.com or kexp.org—and don’t forget to join the YouTube channel for extra perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Hunx and His Punx - Alone In Hollywood On Acid (Live on KEXP)
    Hunx and His Punx ripped through “Alone In Hollywood On Acid” live at KEXP’s studio on August 26, 2025. Fronted by Seth Bogart on vocals and guitar, the band features Alana Amram (guitar, vocals), Shannon Shaw (bass, vocals), Erin Emslie (drums, vocals) and Jose Boyer (guitar, vocals, keys). Hosted by Larry Mizell Jr., the session was engineered by Kevin Suggs and mastered by Matt Ogaz, while Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen and Luke Knecht handled the cameras (with Knecht also editing). Dive deeper on their Bandcamp or head to KEXP.org for more. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Wet Leg - mangetout (Live on KEXP)
    Wet Leg – “mangetout” live on KEXP Indie rock duo Wet Leg took over the KEXP studio on September 9, 2025, ripping through their bouncy track “mangetout.” Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers trade vocals and guitars, backed by Henry Holmes on drums, Joshua Mobaraki on guitar and keys, and Ellis Durans on bass—everyone even chimes in on backing vocals for that full-band buzz. Host Cheryl Waters keeps the energy high as engineer Kevin Suggs captures the raw takes, Caesar Edmunds mixes, and Matt Ogaz masters the final cut. A crack squad of camera operators and editor Jim Beckmann make sure you don’t miss a beat. For more live goodness, swing by wetlegband.com or kexp.org—and hit up their YouTube channel for extra perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
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    Wet Leg crashed the KEXP studio on September 9, 2025, ripping through their track “davina mccall” with Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers on vocals/guitar, Henry Holmes on drums, Joshua Mobaraki on guitar/keys and Ellis Durans on bass. Cheryl Waters hosted the session while Kevin Suggs (engineer), Caesar Edmunds (mixer) and Matt Ogaz (mastering) polished the sound; cameras by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Luke Knecht & Kendall Rock with editing by Jim Beckmann. Dive deeper at https://wetlegband.com or http://kexp.org, and snag exclusive perks by joining the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/join Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Trash Theory: The Most Bizarre UK No. 1s of the 1990s
    Britain’s 90s chart-toppers weren’t all Oasis and Britney—this cheeky vid strolls through the weirdest No. 1s you’ve probably forgotten (or blocked out). From Iron Maiden’s banned head-banger “Bring Your Daughter… To the Slaughter” to Enigma’s Gregorian-chant house fusion, Doop’s jazzy dance-hallipop and the baffling rise of Mr Blobby, it’s a greatest-hits-of-“how did that even happen?” mash-up. You’ll also spot TV hosts covering “Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini,” Chef (aka South Park) crooning “Chocolate Salty Balls,” even a director’s one-off pop single and Cliff Richard’s Millennium Prayer sneaking in at Christmas. Ten bite-sized chapters, loads of trivia and enough “wait, that was No. 1?” moments to make you question 90s Britain’s taste—and love it anyway. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Polyphonic: When artists don't write their own songs
    When artists don’t write their own songs is the latest Polyphonic drop, teasing a deep dive into how your favorite performers sometimes pass the pen to hit-making songwriters. The page doubles as a treasure map of goodies: snag 20% off Brilliant.org, pre-order Noah LeFevre’s Century of Song at all the big retailers, and join the party on Patreon, Twitter or the Polyphonic Discord. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Rick Beato: Finally…Breaking Down Kansas LIVE
    Finally…Breaking Down Kansas LIVE takes you inside Rick Beato’s deep dive on his favorite Kansas track—peeling back the stems, song structure and musical tricks that make it tick. Perfect for theory nerds and guitar geeks alike. On top of that, he’s offering The Professional Guitar Collection (Quick Lessons Pro, Arpeggio Masterclass, The Beato Book Interactive and the Ear Training Program)—a $427 value—for only $89 at RickBeato.com. Act fast, the deal ends October 10 at midnight EST. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Rick Beato: My Thoughts on Rush's NEW Drummer
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    Range functions in Python
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    From Callbacks to Promises: A Beginner’s Guide to Modern JavaScript Async Programming
    If you’ve ever tried fetching data from an API or waiting for a file to load in JavaScript, you’ve already touched asynchronous programming, even if you didn’t know it. JavaScript executes code line by line, yet many real-life tasks, such as loading data, reading files, or getting user input, can take some time. Instead of freezing the whole program while waiting, JavaScript uses asynchronous programming to keep things moving smoothly. At first, developers used callbacks for this purpose. But as applications grew more complex, managing callbacks became messy, something known as callback hell. To fix this, Promises were introduced in ES6, making async code easier to write, read, and maintain. What You’ll Learn By the end of this guide, you’ll understand: What asynchronous programming mean…  ( 8 min )
    range in Python (2)
    Buy Me a Coffee☕ *Memo: My post explains a range (1). A range can be read by slicing as shown below: *Memo: Slicing can be done with one or more [start:end:step]: start(Optional-Default:The index of the 1st element): It's a start index(inclusive). end(Optional-Default:The index of the last element + 1): It's an end index(exclusive). step(Optional-Default:1): It's the interval of indices. It cannot be zero. The [] with at least one : is slicing. v1 = range(10) print(v1) # range(0, 10) print(*v1) # 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 v2 = v1[2:8] v2 = v1[-8:-2] print(v2) # range(2, 8) print(*v2) # 2 3 4 5 6 7 v2 = v1[2:8:2] v2 = v1[-8:-2:2] print(v2) # range(2, 8) print(*v2) # 2 4 6 A range cannot be changed by indexing or slicing as shown below: *Memo: A del statement can still b…  ( 8 min )
    Fully-Typed HTTP Router for AWS Lambda with Middy and Zod
    When I needed to add a couple of REST endpoints to a serverless project, I faced the age-old debate: Lambda monolith or individual handlers? My rule of thumb is to avoid mixing event sources in a single handler. However, for REST APIs where the business logic lives in repository classes and service objects, the API layer is just an interface: basic CRUD with minimal logic. Creating separate Lambdas for each endpoint felt like overkill. Since I was already using middy in the project, I discovered their http-router: a simple utility that forwards events to handlers based on method and path. It also handles extracting path parameters if you're using a /{proxy+} route in your API Gateway. This felt like a natural fit, but I wanted more: minimal boilerplate for the route handlers parsed and ful…  ( 12 min )
    Ultimate Media Downloader: Download from 1000+ Platforms with One Command
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    October 2025 Security Scoop: AI in Attacks, Fresh Vulns, and Career Boosts
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    Mid-October 2025 Dumb Dev Roundup: Memes, Shitposts, and Dev Life Laughs
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    Mid-October 2025 Forem Community Roundup: Discussions, Contributions, and What's Buzzing
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    Trash Theory: The Most Bizarre UK No. 1s of the 1990s
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    Polyphonic: When artists don't write their own songs
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    Rick Beato: My Thoughts on Rush's NEW Drummer
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    Mid-October 2025 Movie and TV Roundup: Releases, Trailers, and Buzz
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    Backwards Clock Fever Dream
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    Daily Artificial Intelligence Digest - Oct 12, 2025
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    Memory Bank: Labels In HTML
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    The 9 Best CLIs with Artificial Intelligence
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    ETH readies to reclaim $4.5K as futures markets stabilize from crypto flash crash
    ETH price sharply recovered as market fears eased and derivatives stabilized, suggesting that a return to $4,500 could be Ether’s next stop.
    Binance says tokens did not crash to $0, claims 'display' issue responsible
    The tokens did not actually crash to $0, but users saw tokens drop to nearly $0 due to a 'display' issue, the Binance exchange said.
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    Tensions between the two countries appear to have cooled off on Sunday, as representatives from both sides signal a willingness to negotiate.
    Explanations of USDe 'depeg' on Binance focus on coordinated attack, oracles
    Ethena founder Guy Young said the USDe depegging event on Binance that sent the token to $0.65 was an isolated issue not tied to fundamentals.
    Why did some altcoins on Binance crash to zero?
    Several altcoins, including ATOM and IOTX, briefly hit zero on Binance during Friday’s crypto crash but stayed afloat elsewhere.
    Put equity lending onchain, or get out of the way
    Equity lending’s outdated batch settlements and manual reconciliations are failing markets. Onchain infrastructure offers real-time, programmable solutions.
    BNB is the ‘most overlooked blue-chip,’ CEA Industries CEO says as token hits ATH
    CEA Industries CEO David Namdar calls BNB “the most overlooked blue-chip,” as the token hits new highs and its ecosystem shows rising usage.
    Bitcoin eyes $114K liquidity grab as traders bet on BTC price rebound
    BTC price action stabilized at around $112,000 ahead of fresh volatility into the weekly close and Bitcoin futures market open.
    Bitcoin retests golden cross, a break above could trigger major rally: Analyst
    Bitcoin is retesting the golden cross, a bullish pattern that preceded past parabolic rallies, with analysts saying a breakout above $110,000 could trigger another move.
    Investigation ties 100,000 BTC Hyperliquid whale to former BitForex CEO
    An investigation has tied the Hyperliquid whale controlling over 100,000 BTC to Garrett Jin, the ex-BitForex CEO whose exchange collapsed amid fraud probes.
    'Very high chance' this is the start of the crypto bull market: Trader
    The crypto market plunge on Friday was partly due to crypto traders reaching an “all-time impatience” with the market,” says crypto trader Alex Becker.
    Crypto traders blame Trump’s tariffs in search of ‘singular event’: Santiment
    The US-China talks will “be central” to crypto traders’ market moves in the short-term, sentiment platform Santiment said.
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    Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino: ‘Bitcoin and Gold Will Outlast Any Other Currency’
    Paolo Ardoino’s latest comment about bitcoin and gold echoes Tether’s policy of buying BTC with profits and building up gold exposure.  ( 31 min )
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    Binance to Compensate Users Affected by Crash in wBETH, BNSOL, and Ethena’s USDe
    Wrapped tokens crashed as Binance's infrastructure buckled, making it harder for market makers to stabilize prices.  ( 30 min )
    Green Shoots on China Lifts Crypto in Sunday Action
    Both Beijing and Washington moved to calm trade tensions over the weekend.  ( 28 min )
    Q4 Crypto Surge? Historical Trends, Fed Shift and ETF Demand Align
    With interest rates at a 3-year low and $18 billion in ETF inflows, CoinDesk Indices sees a strong setup for continued gains in BTC and altcoins.  ( 31 min )
    There Is Too Much Friction in Web3 For Newcomers. Here’s How We Fix it.
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    China’s commerce ministry says its Oct. 9 rare-earth export controls are lawful security steps, not bans, and that eligible civilian exports will be licensed.  ( 31 min )
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    We keep talking about AI agents, but do we ever know what they are?
    Imagine you do two things on a Monday morning. First, you ask a chatbot to summarize your new emails. Next, you ask an AI tool to figure out why your top competitor grew so fast last quarter. The AI silently gets to work. It scours financial reports, news articles and social media sentiment. It cross-references that data with your internal sales numbers, drafts a strategy outlining three potential reasons for the competitor's success and schedules a 30-minute meeting with your team to present its findings. We're calling both of these "AI agents," but they represent worlds of difference in intelligence, capability and the level of trust we place in them. This ambiguity creates a fog that makes it difficult to build, evaluate, and safely govern these powerful new tools. If we can't agree on …
    Here's what's slowing down your AI strategy — and how to fix it
    Your best data science team just spent six months building a model that predicts customer churn with 90% accuracy. It’s sitting on a server, unused. Why? Because it’s been stuck in a risk review queue for a very long period of time, waiting for a committee that doesn’t understand stochastic models to sign off. This isn’t a hypothetical — it’s the daily reality in most large companies. In AI, the models move at internet speed. Enterprises don’t. Every few weeks, a new model family drops, open-source toolchains mutate and entire MLOps practices get rewritten. But in most companies, anything touching production AI has to pass through risk reviews, audit trails, change-management boards and model-risk sign-off. The result is a widening velocity gap: The research community accelerates; the en…
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    Here’s How To Join The Windows 10 Extended Security Updates For Free
    Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025. That means while users can continue using their computers as usual, the operating system will no longer receive updates, including critical security patches, after that date. For those who want to keep their existing systems running safely, Microsoft is offering an option to […] The post Here’s How To Join The Windows 10 Extended Security Updates For Free appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )
    Leapmotor Unveils Interior Of New B05 Electric Hatchback
    Just last week, Leapmotor unveiled the Ultra variant of its new B05 fully electric (EV) hatchback. While the design elements and performance aspects of both the standard variant and the Ultra variant were already shared earlier, the automaker did not reveal the car’s interior until very recently. From the official images of the B05’s interior, […] The post Leapmotor Unveils Interior Of New B05 Electric Hatchback appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Qualcomm Snapdragon In Galaxy Z Flip8 May Involve Samsung Manufacturing
    It’s not uncommon to see flagship Samsung phones using flagship Qualcomm chips that was clocked up by the former. This usually manifests in the “For Galaxy” suffix that you see in their spec sheet. But it looks like the one getting stuffed into next year’s Galaxy Z Flip8 may be a bit more special than […] The post Qualcomm Snapdragon In Galaxy Z Flip8 May Involve Samsung Manufacturing appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    AMD And Sony Hint At Path Tracing, Machine Learning For PS6
    A couple of days ago, Sony and AMD posted a video on YouTube, the former briefly explaining the future of console gaming, while the latter spoke about how it plans on bringing its next-gen graphics technology into what sounds a lot like the PlayStation 6 (PS6). Mark Cerny, Lead PlayStation architect, and Jack Huyn, the […] The post AMD And Sony Hint At Path Tracing, Machine Learning For PS6 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Redmagic 11 Pro Series Teaser Reveals Water-Cooling Ring
    Redmagic is set to debut its latest smartphone lineup in its home market next week. Ahead of the launch, the gaming-focused Nubia sub-brand shared the designs of the Redmagic 11 Pro lineup, prominently displaying its new hybrid cooling system. The series includes a Pro model and a Pro+ variant, and both will be available in […] The post Redmagic 11 Pro Series Teaser Reveals Water-Cooling Ring appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

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    Friday’s $20B Crypto Market Meltdown: A Bitwise Portfolio Manager’s Postmortem Analysis
    Jonathan Man outlines a $20 billion liquidation day, long-tail air pockets and a positioning reset that left markets on different footing by Saturday.  ( 31 min )
    How ADL on Crypto Perp Trading Platforms Can Shock and Anger Even Advanced Traders
    Doug Colkitt’s explainer details a backstop that trims winners, ranks accounts by profit leverage and size, and keeps zero-sum markets solvent under stress.  ( 33 min )
    Coinbase’s Upcoming Amex Card With BTC Cashback: Everything We Know So Far
    Coinbase is planning to launch an Amex card whose design and rewards program are aimed squarely at bitcoiners — or those who want to become one.  ( 32 min )
    Ethena's USDe Briefly Loses Peg During $19B Crypto Liquidation Cascade
    USDe recovered quickly, and Ethena Labs confirmed that the mint and redeem functionality remained operational, with the stablecoin remaining overcollateralized.  ( 30 min )
    XRP Rebounds Sharply After 41% Flash Crash, Reclaims $2.47 Support
    The session’s $1.14 range — from $2.77 down to $1.64 — was one of the widest in XRP’s 2025 trading history, driven by macro-led deleveraging and heavy futures liquidations across major venues.  ( 31 min )
    AAVE Sees 64% Flash Crash as DeFi Protocol Endures 'Largest Stress Test'
    The largest decentralized lending protocol processed $180 million collateral liquidation within an hour on Friday, proving its resilience, founder Stani Kulechov said.  ( 30 min )
    Blockchain Will Drive the Agent-to-Agent AI Marketplace Boom
    For agents to be truly autonomous they need to have access to resources and self-custody their assets: programmable, permissionless, and composable blockchains are the ideal substrate for agents to do so, Olas’ David Minarsch argues.  ( 34 min )
    ‘Largest Ever’ Crypto Liquidation Event Wipes Out 6,300 Wallets on Hyperliquid
    The sell-off erased over $1.23 billion in trader capital on Hyperliquid and $19 billion across the crypto market in a 24 hours.  ( 30 min )
    Bitcoin’s On-Chain Strength Sets Stage for Fourth-Quarter Gains, Says Cathie Wood's ARK Invest
    ARK Invest says bitcoin’s strong fundamentals, rising institutional demand and macro tailwinds could fuel gains, though timing remains key.  ( 31 min )
    ‘Bitcoin Is Not an Asset Class,’ Says One of UK’s Largest Retail Investment Platforms
    Hargreaves Lansdown says bitcoin lacks intrinsic value and shouldn’t be part of portfolios, even as it prepares to launch crypto ETN trading for clients early next year.  ( 29 min )
    Norwegian Officials Probe Major Polymarket Bets on Nobel Peace Winner
    A trader with a new account and no prior betting history placed a $70,000 bet on Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado winning the prize.  ( 28 min )
    State of Crypto: Market Structure Negotiations?
    A proposed regulatory framework for DeFi has the industry up in arms.  ( 29 min )
    DOGE Suffers 50% Flash Crash Before Stabilizing Near $0.19
    The move wiped out billions in nominal value, triggered cascading liquidations.  ( 30 min )
    Gold-Backed Tokens Hold Firm in $19B Crypto Rout, But Rally May Be Near Exhaustion
    These gold-backed tokens have been a refuge for crypto investors, with year-to-date gains of over 50%, mirroring gold's historic rally.  ( 29 min )
    BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL Face Slow Bottoming Process After $16B Liquidation Shock
    The multi-step bottoming process could be slow due to several reasons, including liquidity constraints over the weekend and slow absorption of supply.  ( 32 min )
    XRP Crashes 40%, Before Recovering, in Biggest One-Day Drop
    The selloff drove price as low as $1.64 before a partial recovery to $2.36, with volumes surging 164% above the 30-day average.  ( 31 min )
    Biggest Crypto Liquidation Ever Sees $16B Longs Decimated Amid Market Chaos
    Trump’s 100% tariff warning on China ignited a global sell-off that wiped out $16 billion in leveraged crypto longs and pushed Ethena’s USDe to a rare sub-$1 print.  ( 30 min )
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    Dia 4: 🧩 Principio de Sustitución de Liskov (LSP) en C#
    Principio de Sustitución de Liskov (LSP) El Principio de Sustitución de Liskov establece que una subclase debe poder reemplazar a su clase base sin afectar el correcto funcionamiento del programa. En otras palabras: Esto significa que las subclases deben cumplir con el contrato definido por la clase base. Las condiciones previas no deben hacerse más estrictas. Las condiciones posteriores no deben debilitarse. ¿Qué beneficios obtenemos al aplicarlo? Se logra un verdadero polimorfismo: las subclases pueden comportarse como la clase base sin problemas. El código se vuelve más fácil de probar y mantener. El desarrollo es más predecible y coherente respecto al contrato de la clase base. Programación vs Matemáticas Un ejemplo sencillo pero fundamental para comprender este principio es el caso de…  ( 8 min )
    Golang For PHP Developer : Testing & Deployment
    Day 7: Testing & Deployment Goal: Write tests and deploy your API to production Time: ~4-5 hours What you'll build: Tested, production-ready API with deployment Go has testing built into the language - no PHPUnit needed! Test file naming: *_test.go Create utils/password_test.go: package utils import "testing" func TestHashPassword(t *testing.T) { password := "mySecretPassword123" hash, err := HashPassword(password) if err != nil { t.Fatalf("HashPassword failed: %v", err) } if hash == "" { t.Error("Hash should not be empty") } if hash == password { t.Error("Hash should not equal plain password") } } func TestCheckPassword(t *testing.T) { password := "mySecretPassword123" hash, _ := HashPassword(password) // Test …  ( 14 min )
    Handling 100+ Website Scrapers with Python's asyncio
    A Quick Note on Timeline Although this is Part 2 of the CollegeBuzz series, it was actually the first major component I built. The MongoDB archiving system came later because I needed to solve data consistency issues after scraping was already running in production. Lesson learned: Start with archiving from Day 1. But hindsight is 20/20, right? 😅 When I started building CollegeBuzz — an AICTE academic news aggregator — I needed to scrape notices, events, and announcements from 100+ Indian engineering colleges daily. My first naive attempt: import requests from bs4 import BeautifulSoup def scrape_college(url): response = requests.get(url) soup = BeautifulSoup(response.text, 'html.parser') # Extract data... return data # The slow way college_urls = ["https://iitb.ac.in",…  ( 10 min )
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    The World’s Most Popular Anime Streaming Apps: A Complete Guide
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    Basic Linux Command Using Ubuntu terminal environment.
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    COLORS: Nono La Grinta - LOVE YOU | A COLORS SHOW
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    MadicalScrabs
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    Daily Artificial Intelligence Digest - Oct 11, 2025
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    Sharing this for the product design and strategy folks here. While the article is about AI strategy, it's really a story about product vision.
    From the Cloud to Capital: Three Lessons from Marketing AWS Gen AI That Forged My Product Vision shiv ・ Oct 11 #ai #aws #startup #marketing  ( 6 min )
    Reposting this for all the makers and builders. This is a founder's story and a playbook sharing the lessons from my AWS journey that led me to build my own fintech startup, Cent Capital.
    From the Cloud to Capital: Three Lessons from Marketing AWS Gen AI That Forged My Product Vision shiv ・ Oct 11 #ai #aws #startup #marketing  ( 6 min )
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    Sharing this here from the main DEV feed as the discussion is all about scale. My post digs into the challenges of moving AI from a cool PoC to a cost-effective, enterprise-scale solution, using lessons from my time at AWS.
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    From the Cloud to Capital: Three Lessons from Marketing AWS Gen AI That Forged My Product Vision
    _By Shivam Singh, Founder & CEO of Cent Capital, Former Head of Go-to-Market Strategy, Generative AI at Amazon Web Services I remember a meeting in a glass-walled conference room, overlooking a sprawling corporate campus. I was sitting across from the CIO of a Fortune 500 industrial giant, a company that moves literal tons of steel and concrete around the world. We were there to talk about generative AI. The public conversation at the time was dominated by chatbots writing sonnets and AI generating fantastical images. But this CIO wasn't interested in poetry. He leaned forward and said: "I have 30 years of proprietary engineering data locked in PDFs and legacy systems. My competitors would kill for it. Your AI can't see it, I can't risk it leaking out, and my regulators will crucify me if …  ( 15 min )
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    Refactoring my Repository-Context-Packager code
    My Repository-Context-Packager tool packages Git repository contents into a single text file for sharing with Large Language Models (LLMs). If you're not familiar, it's a CLI app that analyzes directories, collects Git information, builds file trees, and outputs everything neatly. Here is my repository. Refactoring is not about adding new features; it's about improving the code's structure without changing its behavior. I focused on making the code easier to read, maintain, and test. Let's dive into what I did, step by step, and how Git helped me manage the process. My original files, index.js and utils.js, which made them hard to reuse for future implementations. I focused on breaking them into smaller, more focused units to improve my code’s modularity. I followed a structured approach, committing each change separately to maintain a clear history. utils.js file was bloated with Git, file system, and configuration functions, so I extracted them into dedicated modules to improve structure and readability. Created git-utils.js for Git operations like getGitInfo and getRecentlyModifiedFiles. Created fs-utils.js for system operations like buildTree, traverseDir, and readFileContents. Renamed utils.js to config-utils.js since it contained logic for handling TOML configs. Updated cli.js to import correctly from the new modules. It went smoothly. I first practiced using the lab example before performing the rebase on this project. No, I did not find any bugs during the refactoring process. No, I did not. Before pushing everything to the main branch, I ran my code to make sure nothing was broken during the refactoring. The output remained identical. It went well. I first created a refactoring branch for isolation, committed changes separately for clarity, and then used an interactive rebase to squash all commits into one. Here is the refactoring commit. Refactoring was much needed as it made my code more modular and maintainable for future work.  ( 7 min )
    OSD600: Lab 5
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    Managing Global Settings in React Native: A Clean Context API Approach
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    Stop Using SSH Keys in GitHub Actions (Here's What to Use Instead)
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    Easy Rent Bali Case Study: Building a Luxury UX with React & SSR
    I just wrapped up a complete redesign of easyrentbali.com, and it was more than just a visual update. My goal was to transform a standard rental website into a bespoke, luxury digital experience. This wasn't about just making it look good; it was about architecting a seamless journey for the user, inspired by high-end design principles and optimized for the future of search. My core belief for this project was that a luxury experience should feel effortless. The previous site had friction points that made booking a chore. I started by mapping the entire user journey, identifying every single click and decision, with the mission to eliminate as many of them as possible. Mobile-First, Always: This project was designed for a phone screen from day one. I didn't just make a desktop design resp…  ( 9 min )
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    Relax, Bitcoin is going to be ok, even if BTC lost 13% in 8 hours: The proof is in the data
    Bitcoin’s $16,700 drop on Friday triggered $5B in futures liquidations, exposing a fragile market structure and renewed volatility despite this year’s spot BTC ETF-driven optimism.
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    The crash was caused by a perfect storm of short-term factors, causing $20 billion in liquidations — the worst 24-hour drain in crypto history.
    Bitcoin, altcoin market sell off continues: What was the cause and when will it end?
    The selling in Bitcoin and altcoin is not over yet, but data suggests that the nature of the CME Bitcoin and equities futures market open on Sunday will determine the direction BTC price takes.
    ETH down 6.7% after crypto ‘Black Monday,’ showing more resilience than alts
    Some altcoins lost over 95% of their value during Friday’s crash, which triggered the most severe and rapid liquidations in crypto history.
    US Senate passes GAIN Act, prioritizing domestic AI and HPC chip sales
    The provision in the National Defense Authorization Act could create even more economic pain for the crypto mining industry if passed.
    Gamble with your crypto? Sure. Gamble with your future? Don't do it.
    After yesterday's multibillion dollar leveraged crypto wipeout, traders are licking their wounds — but those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
    Zcash recovers to pre-crash highs following crypto market meltdown
    ZEC recovered all its value lost during Friday's market meltdown and also hit a recent high of $291 before dipping to the $270 level.
    AI-powered wearables will force our privacy norms to change
    AI wearables will harvest our most intimate data while we pretend privacy still exists. Cryptography could enable us to keep our privacy.
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    Major policy changes worldwide are shaping how the crypto industry will operate.
    Crypto.com CEO calls for probe into exchanges after $20B liquidations
    Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek has urged regulators to probe exchanges after $20 billion in liquidations, far outpacing any previous market crash, including FTX.
    Three Bitcoin charts to watch after BTC price’s flash crash to $103K
    BTC’s price decline is relatively less severe than what occurred before significant reversals in the past, suggesting that Bitcoin may continue its uptrend.
    Galaxy Digital raises $460M to transform Texas Bitcoin mine into AI data center
    Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital has secured a $460 million investment to convert its former Bitcoin mining site in Texas into a large-scale AI data center.
    Bitcoin wobbles at $110K as trader says $20B liquidation rout not 'bottom'
    Bitcoin stayed near three-week lows after a giant $20 billion liquidation cascade, but crypto market predictions warned that the bottom was not yet in.
    Bitcoin ETFs maintain ‘Uptober’ momentum with $2.71B in weekly inflows
    US spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $2.71 billion in weekly inflows, even as Trump’s China tariff comments triggered a brief market outflow.
    Crypto sentiment flips to ‘Fear’ as Bitcoin plunges after Trump’s tariffs
    The last time the Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropped to this level of fear, Bitcoin’s price was trading around $80,000.
    Bitcoin slump may rebound up to 21% in 7 days if history repeats: Economist
    An economist said Bitcoin declining more than 5% in October is “exceedingly rare,” and historically, the asset has usually rebounded within the following week.
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    Is vibe coding ruining a generation of engineers?
    AI tools are revolutionizing software development by automating repetitive tasks, refactoring bloated code, and identifying bugs in real-time. Developers can now generate well-structured code from plain language prompts, saving hours of manual effort. These tools learn from vast codebases, offering context-aware recommendations that enhance productivity and reduce errors. Rather than starting from scratch, engineers can prototype quickly, iterate faster and focus on solving increasingly complex problems. As code generation tools grow in popularity, they raise questions about the future size and structure of engineering teams. Earlier this year, Garry Tan, CEO of startup accelerator Y Combinator, noted that about one-quarter of its current clients use AI to write 95% or more of their softwa…
    When dirt meets data: ScottsMiracle-Gro saved $150M using AI
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    Govt Confirms Continuation Of Monthly My50 Pass
    Transport Minister Anthony Loke has confirmed that key public transport subsidy programmes will continue despite not being mentioned in the recently tabled Budget 2026. These, importantly, include the monthly My50 Pass, as well as FLYsiswa and the festive season airfare cap. Speaking to reporters at Parliament after the budget announcement, Loke said the initiatives would […] The post Govt Confirms Continuation Of Monthly My50 Pass appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Blueshark Malaysia Launches All-New SoleEra Solo 2; Priced At RM6,399
    Blueshark Malaysia has expanded its electric motorbike (e-bike) line-up by launching the all-new SoleEra Solo 2. This e-bike made its first appearance at the Malaysian Auto Show (MAS) 2025. Compared to the Solo 1C, the Solo 2 is much larger, with dimensions of 2,080 mm in length, 780 mm in width, and 1,150 mm in […] The post Blueshark Malaysia Launches All-New SoleEra Solo 2; Priced At RM6,399 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    China Launches Antitrust Probe Against Qualcomm
    Qualcomm saw its shares fall on the US stock market by 4%, after China launched an antitrust probe against the US-based mobile chipmaker. The probe was launched, allegedly due to the company’s failure to declare certain undertakings of its acquisition of Autotalks. According to China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), the probe will be […] The post China Launches Antitrust Probe Against Qualcomm appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    U Mobile Launches U Home 5G Borneo; Costs RM58 A Month
    It’s been a couple of years since U Mobile first launched the U Home 5G home broadband plan. It has since gone through a few iterations, but it was locked to customers in Peninsular Malaysia. More recently, the telco has announced U Home 5G Borneo for – you guessed it – Sabah and Sarawak. For […] The post U Mobile Launches U Home 5G Borneo; Costs RM58 A Month appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Pre-Orders For Samsung Sound Tower ST40F And ST50F To Begin 20 October 2025
    Last month, Samsung unveiled the Sound Tower ST50F and ST40F as its newest portable party speakers. At the time, the brand confirmed that the products will be making their way to our shores, but did not mention any further details. Now, Samsung has announced that it will open pre-orders for the speakers soon. To recap, […] The post Pre-Orders For Samsung Sound Tower ST40F And ST50F To Begin 20 October 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

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    Liquid Glass Is Cracked, and Usability Suffers in iOS 26
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    Bitcoin may get ‘dragged around a bit’ amid Trump tariff fears: Exec
    Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten said Bitcoin's price plunge on Friday was "classic macro whiplash," and Bitcoiners should expect turbulence in the short term.
    Bitcoin plummets to $102K on Binance as Trump announces 100% tariffs on China
    Bitcoin plunged to $102,000 in the Binance perpetual futures pair after Trump announced sweeping tariffs on China on Friday, reigniting fears of a broader trade and market sell-off.
    Institutions set to boost digital asset allocations to 16% by 2028: State Street
    A global survey finds investors are deepening exposure to blockchain and AI, though many remain skeptical that decentralized finance will take over traditional markets.
    Bitcoin derivatives scream ‘caution’ despite a week of strong BTC ETF inflows
    Bitcoin struggled to regain momentum as traders stayed cautious, gold hit record highs, and US-China trade tensions fueled a broader market sell-off.
    SEC’s ‘future-proofing’ push to shape how much freedom crypto enjoys after Trump
    Could a future US presidential administration undo all of Paul Atkins’ work in a matter of days? Cointelegraph spoke to legal and regulatory experts to find out.
    Crypto Biz: Bitcoin’s corporate moment, ICE’s bold bet, Tether’s expanding footprint
    Bitcoin tops $126,000 as Strategy’s BTC hoard swells; ICE backs Polymarket; Rezolve AI buys Smartpay; Plume gains SEC transfer-agent status.
    Texas lawmaker behind state’s crypto reserve bill: Ether may be next
    The cryptocurrency with the second-largest market cap was on its way to meeting requirements under Texas' crypto reserve law until a price drop on Friday.
    Price predictions 10/10: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, SUI
    Bitcoin has fallen below $116,000, but select analysts remain unfazed as they anticipate solid buying to emerge at lower levels.
    Securitize in talks to go public via Cantor’s blank-check firm: Report
    The reported potential merger could make Securitize one of the first major tokenization companies to go public, signaling rising Wall Street demand for onchain finance.
    Morgan Stanley opens crypto funds to all clients
    Morgan Stanley's wealth management division will initially cap crypto allocations and begin with Bitcoin funds from BlackRock and Fidelity, potentially adding choices later.
    DeFi booming as $11B Bitcoin whale stirs ‘Uptober’ hopes: Finance Redefined
    An $11 billion Bitcoin whale returned to crypto markets this week, likely seeking trading opportunities tied to October’s historic crypto rallies and uncertainty in the US.
    Bitcoin advocate, human rights activist María Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize
    The Venezuelan opposition leader has championed Bitcoin as a lifeline for individuals trying to protect their wealth or attempting to flee the country.
    Trader loses $21M on Hyperliquid after private key leak: How to stay protected
    A Hyperliquid trader lost $21 million in a private key exploit, raising new concerns about DeFi security and user vigilance amid growing DEX activity.
    Banks explore launching a stablecoin linked to G7 currencies
    The group of banks said the stablecoin initiative would explore the “benefits of digital assets” in bringing new products to the market.
    Crypto safety 2025: 7 easy ways to avoid hacks and scams
    Discover seven simple, proven habits — strong 2FA, safe signing, hot/cold wallet separation and recovery plans — to block phishing, toxic approvals, fake support and more.
    AI bubble? Bitcoin's high correlation to Nvidia sparks 80% crash warning
    Circular AI investments among Nvidia, OpenAI, and AMD have shown similarities to the dot-com bubble, which could spill over to harm the crypto market.
    Aurelion Treasury launches Nasdaq’s first Tether Gold-backed fund
    The move marks the debut of Nasdaq’s first Tether Gold-backed corporate treasury, which will be established via a $150 million financing round.
    Major crypto betting platform Shuffle announces user data breach
    Crypto betting platform Shuffle suffered a data breach via its CRM provider Fast Track, exposing most users’ data, founder Noa Dummett said.
    It’s Solana’s turn to fill the corporate crypto war chest
    From the FTX fallout to Metaplanet-inspired expansion, Solana’s corporate story is coming full circle through its SOL treasury companies.
    Kalshi raises $300M to expand prediction markets to 140 countries
    Polymarket’s rival prediction marketplace Kalshi has announced international expansion to 140 countries with its latest $300 million raise.
    Tokenization needs guardrails, not just innovation
    Real-world asset tokenization needs compliance frameworks and verified ownership checks built into the infrastructure to prevent fraud and build institutional trust.
    How SWIFT’s blockchain could challenge Ripple’s grip on payments
    Can SWIFT’s blockchain match Ripple’s technological edge? Explore the key challenges it faces and its potential impact on global payments.
    CZ’s Google account targeted by ‘government-backed’ hackers
    Changpeng Zhao’s warning highlights a resurgence of threats from state-backed hacking groups, such as the North Korean Lazarus Group.
    Bitcoin drop to $118K likely, but futures reset means dip won’t last long
    Bitcoin’s drop to $118,000 is a possibility, but traders might see futures’ open interest drop by $4.1 billion as a potential dip-buying opportunity.
    Gold buying boom mirrors Bitcoin’s momentum: Deutsche Bank
    Gold has hit its highest share of central bank reserves in decades, potentially shaping Bitcoin’s path as a future reserve asset, according to Deutsche Bank.
    South Africans can now pay with crypto at 650K stores via Scan to Pay
    A new integration allows South Africans to spend Bitcoin, stablecoins and other crypto directly at more than 650,000 merchants nationwide.
    $11B Bitcoin whale bets on BTC, ETH correction with $900M shorts
    In one of their first moves in two months, the Bitcoin whale returned to short Bitcoin and Ether for hundreds of millions of dollars, betting on their short-term price decline.
    Bitcoin mining in 2025, explained: From hashrate to rewards
    Discover how Bitcoin mining runs in 2025: From halving rewards and ASIC rigs to mining pools, hashprice shifts and power use.
    HashKey crypto exchange eyes Hong Kong listing this year: Bloomberg
    HashKey Group, the operator of Hong Kong’s top licensed crypto exchange, has reportedly filed for an IPO in the city, aiming to raise up to $500 million.
    XRP whales dump $50M per day: Will it crash the price?
    XRP price risked a 22% drop to $2.20, fuelled by selling from whales, increased supply on exchanges and a weakening technical structure.
    South Korea ramps up crypto seizures, will target cold wallets
    South Korea’s National Tax Service warned that cold wallets are not beyond its reach, as it will conduct home searches to combat tax evasion.
    Bitcoin Mayer Multiple: BTC price can hit $180K before being ‘overbought’
    Bitcoin remained closer to “oversold” during its latest all-time highs, according to the Mayer Multiple, which suggested a potential price target of $180,000.
    Bitcoiners can up their price targets with new $110K bottom: Analyst
    Bitcoin analyst James Check stated that there is no reason for Bitcoin to retreat to $95,000, adding that if it does, the rally is likely over for some time.
    Privacy group urges Ireland to drop work on encryption ‘backdoor law’
    The Irish Communications Interception and Lawful Access Bill is still in development, with drafting yet to occur, but the Global Encryption Coalition wants it scrapped now.
    ‘Debasement trade’ is no longer a debate, and TradFi knows it: Execs
    Financial institutions are quickly embracing the debasement trade as the US dollar weakens, which will drive massive gains in Bitcoin and gold, say commentators.
    AI Polkadot parachain Phala votes to fully switch to Ethereum L2
    AI-focused Polkadot project Phala is set to fully migrate to its Ethereum L2, betting on its ecosystem for confidential AI and GPU compute growth.
    Ether ‘3-wave pullback’ to end soon, $5.5K next: Fundstrat
    Fundstrat’s managing director Mark Newton predicts Ether will head to $5,500 next after bottoming out over the weekend.
    Telegram’s Durov: We’re ‘running out of time to save the free internet’
    EU lawmakers have sought to introduce Chat Control, while the UK and Australia are on track for digital ID systems. Pavel Durov warns that these “dystopian” measures must be stopped.
    Monero releases ‘Flourine Fermi’ update to fight spy nodes
    Monero’s “Fluorine Fermi” update enhances privacy by fighting nodes that try to link user IP addresses to their transactions.
    Good luck finding an entry-level crypto job this year, says Dragonfly
    Proof of Search’s Kevin Gibson said the job market looks very different from 2021, when entry-level jobs were easier to land.
    Democrats propose ‘restricted list’ for DeFi protocols, sparking outcry
    Democratic senators have been criticized for pitching a counter-proposal to the market structure bill that could effectively “kill DeFi.”
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    [Fix] Burp Suite crashing on Kali ARM64 (Apple Silicon / QEMU)
    If Burp Suite instantly crashes on your Kali ARM64 VM with a SIGILL (illegal instruction) error, here’s the fix: The default OpenJDK 21 from Kali uses newer ARM instructions your emulated CPU doesn’t support under QEMU. Just switch to a portable Temurin 21 JRE: From thie official temurin GitHub repository download the version according to your suitable architecture. Like in my case the my kali architecture is ARM64. OpenJDK21U-jre_aarch64_linux_hotspot_21.0.7_6.tar.gz Move the file to /tmp folder. Then these commands: sudo mkdir -p /opt/temurin21 sudo tar -xzf OpenJDK21U-jre_aarch64_linux_hotspot_21.0.7_6.tar.gz -C /opt/temurin21 --strip-components=1 Test it: /opt/temurin21/bin/java -version JAVA\_CMD=/opt/temurin21/bin/java /usr/bin/burpsuite Make Temurin the default java (affects all apps) sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/java java /opt/temurin21/bin/java 1100 sudo update-alternatives --set java /opt/temurin21/bin/java java -version Tested on Apple Silicon (UTM + QEMU) It was bothering me so much when I switched to Mac. At first, I tried to fix the problem for days but eventually got exhausted, so I started using an alternative, Caido. After many months, I decided to try Burp Suite again to learn its features — and this time, I finally succeeded in installing it correctly.  ( 6 min )
    Splitting a Number into Digits
    Understanding how to split a number into its individual digits is a fundamental skill in programming. This technique is particularly useful for solving problems like: LeetCode 258: Add Digits LeetCode 2520. Count the Digits That Divide a Number LeetCode 3701: Compute Alternating Sum LeetCode 2544: Alternating Digit Sum LeetCode 2553: Separate the Digits in an Array LeetCode 2535: Difference Between Element Sum and Digit Sum of an Array By mastering the methods described below, you'll be good to tackle these and similar problems. To extract digits from left to right, we need to isolate the first digit and then work our way down. This is where log10 and powers of 10 come in. d = pow(10, floor(log10(n))) first_digit = floor(n / d) So, log10(n) tells you the power to which 10 must be raised to get n. Example: n = 512 → log10(512) ≈ 2.7 This means 10^2.7 ≈ 512. floor(log10(n)) removes the decimal, leaving just the exponent of the largest power of 10 smaller than n. floor(2.7) = 2 → the largest power of 10 smaller than 512 is 10^2 = 100. pow(10, k) gives the divisor to scale the number down to a value between 1 and 10. 512 / 100 = 5.12 → take the floor → 5, the first digit. After getting the first digit, reduce n using modulo: n % d = 512 % 100 = 12 → then repeat with the remaining number. n = 512 d = 10^2 = 100 First digit: floor(512 / 100) = 5 Remaining: 512 % 100 = 12 Next digit: floor(12 / 10) = 1 Remaining: 12 % 10 = 2 Last digit: 2 // 5,1,2 Simpler because modulo handles it directly: n = 512 512 % 10 = 2 512 // 10 = 51 51 % 10 = 1 51 // 10 = 5 5 % 10 = 5 5 // 10 = 0 → done /* Result : 2,1,5 */ the same order. This involves splitting each number into its digits and combining them.  ( 7 min )
    50 Most Useful SASS Snippets
    Variables & Basic Syntax 1. Defining Variables $primary-color: #3498db; $padding-base: 16px; .button { background-color: $primary-color; padding: $padding-base; } nav { ul { margin: 0; li { display: inline-block; } } } .button { &:hover { background-color: darken($primary-color, 10%); } } @import 'variables'; @import 'mixins'; @mixin flex-center { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; } @mixin box-shadow($x, $y, $blur, $color) { box-shadow: $x $y $blur $color; } .card { @include box-shadow(0, 4px, 5px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)); } @mixin transition($property: all, $duration: 0.3s) { transition: $property $duration ease; } @mixin respond-to($media) { @if $media == phone { @media (max-width: 600px) …  ( 9 min )
    Getting Started with Docker Compose: A Hands-On Guide to Multi-Container Applications
    If you’ve been working with Docker, you’ve probably been dealing with single-container applications. However, when your applications become more complex, you may need to run multiple services, such as databases, message queues, or caches. The question is: Do you install everything in a single container, or do you run multiple containers? And if you run multiple containers, how do you connect them together? In this blog post, we’ll explore how Docker Compose makes managing multi-container applications easy. We’ll work with a simple to-do list app built with Node.js and MySQL to demonstrate how Docker Compose can manage your containers, network, and persistent data, all in a single YAML file. Table of Contents Why Use Docker Compose? Prerequisites Lab 1: Setting Up the Application Lab 2: …  ( 8 min )
    Automatiser le rebalancement de portefeuille avec une API (exemple pratique)
    Le rebalancement est une étape clé en gestion de portefeuille : il s’agit d’ajuster périodiquement la répartition entre actions, les jours fériés boursiers. Portosync, une API Le problème du rebalancement classique Exemple : vous décidez de rebalancer le 1er janvier, le 1er avril, le 1er juillet et le 1er octobre. En 2025, le 1er janvier tombe un jour férié (NYSE fermé). Résultat : votre algo tente d’exécuter une opération impossible. La solution avec Portosync L’API ajuste automatiquement votre calendrier de rebalancement pour tomber sur le prochain jour valide. import requests r = requests.get("https://portosync.ovh/api/rebalancing-dates/NYSE/calendar", params={ "startRebalancingDate": "2025-01-01", "frequency": "TRIMESTRIEL" }) print(r.json()) { "rebalancingDates": [ "2025-01-02", "2025-04-01", "2025-07-01", "2025-10-01" ] } Ici, le 1er janvier étant férié, l’API renvoie automatiquement le 2 janvier. Plus besoin de maintenir vos propres règles de jours fériés. Évite les plantages de robots de trading. Compatible avec plusieurs marchés (NYSE, Euronext, etc...) L’automatisation du rebalancement n’est pas seulement une question de fréquence, mais aussi de fiabilité face au ici  ( 6 min )
    Rewriting the Codebase: repo-contextr’s Week 6 Refactor Journey
    This week was the cleanup week for repo-contextr! After devoting the first five weeks solely to feature development, I realized we had reached the point where code quality and maintainability needed attention. Week 6 was therefore dedicated entirely to refactoring and restructuring the project. At the beginning of the project, I followed a straightforward design pattern, separating the functionality into two main modules: commands and utils. The commands module was meant to contain the main features and logic of the tool, while the utils module would host supporting functions to help those features run efficiently. However, as development progressed, utils started to grow beyond its intended purpose. It became a large collection of loosely related functions — many of which were actually pa…  ( 8 min )
    Refactoring ContextWeaver 0.1 for Better Structure and Maintainability
    For this lab, I focused on refactoring my ContextWeaver repo to make the code cleaner, modular, and easier to maintain. The first version worked fine, but much of the logic for argument parsing, file scanning, and output generation was packed into a single file. Refactoring gave me a chance to separate responsibilities, improve naming, and make the codebase ready for testing. I started by creating a new branch called refactoring from my latest main. My goal was to reorganize the project into smaller modules with clear purposes. I moved command-line parsing into cli.py, kept main.py focused on orchestration, and added scanner.py, filters.py, formatter.py, and utils.py for scanning, filtering, formatting, and shared functions. This made the code easier to navigate and reuse. Next, I improved naming and reduced redundancy. Functions like should_exclude_dir and estimate_tokens are now self-explanatory, and I replaced global-style logic with properly scoped functions. After each edit, I tested using: .py,.md -o snapshot.txt to confirm everything still worked before committing. When all improvements were done, I used interactive rebase to squash multiple commits into one clean history. I ran into a few issues: merge conflict markers like <<<<<<< HEAD, import path errors, and zsh expanding wildcards but fixing them helped me understand Git and Python behavior more deeply. In the end, ContextWeaver became more organized, readable, and scalable. Refactoring taught me that good software design isn’t just about working code, it’s about writing code that’s easy to improve in the future.  ( 6 min )
    COLORS: SABRI - Sold Myself For Love | A COLORS SHOW
    SABRI – Sold Myself For Love Dutch-born songstress SABRI brings all the feels on COLORS with a stripped-back performance of her latest single, “Sold Myself For Love,” lifted from her new EP What I Feel Now. Her soulful vocals and raw vulnerability take center stage in a minimalistic setting that lets the track’s emotion really shine. COLORSxSTUDIOS is the go-to platform for fresh, boundary-pushing talent, offering a clear, distraction-free stage for artists from around the world. Whether you’re into chill vibes or feel-good grooves, their handpicked playlists and 24/7 livestream keep you tuned in to today’s most distinctive sounds. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Babe Rainbow - Aquarium cowgirl (Live on KEXP)
    Babe Rainbow Live on KEXP Aussie psych-rockers Babe Rainbow stopped by the KEXP studio on August 14, 2025 to perform their trippy single “Aquarium Cowgirl.” The quartet—Angus Dowling (vocals), Jack Crowther (guitar), Elliot O’Reilly (bass) and Timon Martin (drums)—bring dreamy grooves and sunny vibes in this intimate live session. Hosted by Jewel Loree with Kevin Suggs engineering and Kyle Mullarky mixing (mastered by Matt Ogaz), the set was filmed by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht and edited by Holpainen. Dive into the full performance on KEXP’s YouTube channel (join for perks!), or catch more at baberainbow.com and kexp.org. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Hunx and His Punx - Alone In Hollywood On Acid (Live on KEXP)
    Hunx and His Punx Live on KEXP On August 26, 2025, punk outfit Hunx and His Punx tore through a live studio take of “Alone In Hollywood On Acid” for KEXP, hosted by Larry Mizell Jr. The performance captures their raw, unapologetic energy as they channel the grit of L.A.’s underground scene straight into your ears. The five-piece lineup features Seth Bogart (vocals/guitar), Alana Amram (guitar/vocals), Shannon Shaw (vocals/bass), Erin Emslie (drums/vocals) and Jose Boyer (guitar/keys/vocals). Behind the scenes, Kevin Suggs engineered the audio, Matt Ogaz mastered it, and a camera crew led by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen and Luke Knecht (also the editor) filmed all the action. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Hunx and His Punx - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
    Hunx and His Punx hit the KEXP studio on August 26, 2025, ripping through four garage-punk gems—“Alone In Hollywood On Acid,” “Wild Boys,” “Mud In Your Eyes” and “No Way Out”—with Larry Mizell Jr. guiding the session and Kevin Suggs behind the board. Fronted by Seth Bogart (vocals/guitar) alongside Alana Amram, Shannon Shaw, Erin Emslie and Jose Boyer, the performance was captured by a four-camera crew, mastered by Matt Ogaz and serves an irresistible dose of campy grit. Dive deeper on their Bandcamp or catch more live energy at kexp.org. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Wet Leg - catch these fists (Live on KEXP)
    Wet Leg unleashes a fiery session of “catch these fists” live at KEXP. Recorded on September 9, 2025, the duo of Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers leads a five-piece lineup (Henry Holmes on drums, Joshua Mobaraki on guitar/keys, Ellis Durans on bass) through a punchy, high-voltage performance. Host Cheryl Waters keeps the vibe rolling while audio engineer Kevin Suggs and mixer Caesar Edmunds nail the sound—mastered by Matt Ogaz. Visually captured and edited to perfection. Cameras by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Luke Knecht & Kendall Rock, with editing by Jim Beckmann, ensure every electrifying moment shines. Dive deeper at wetlegband.com or catch more studio magic at kexp.org—don’t forget to join the YouTube channel for exclusive perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Wet Leg - mangetout (Live on KEXP)
    Wet Leg’s “mangetout” KEXP Session Wet Leg took over KEXP’s studio on September 9, 2025, for a lively live take on their track “mangetout.” Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers trade vocals and guitars, backed by Henry Holmes on drums, Joshua Mobaraki on guitar and keys, and Ellis Durans anchoring the bass. Behind the scenes Cheryl Waters hosts the session while Kevin Suggs engineers the audio, Caesar Edmunds mixes, and Matt Ogaz handles mastering. A five-camera setup led by Jim Beckmann (who also edited) along with Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Luke Knecht, and Kendall Rock captures all the action. For more, visit wetlegband.com or kexp.org—and join the YouTube channel for extra perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Wet Leg - davina mccall (Live on KEXP)
    Wet Leg live on KEXP Wet Leg drops a punchy rendition of “davina mccall” straight from the KEXP studio on September 9, 2025. Fronted by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers on vocals and guitars, they’re backed by Henry Holmes on drums, Joshua Mobaraki on guitar and keys, and Ellis Durans on bass—all chiming in with harmonies and tight indie-rock riffs. Hosted by Cheryl Waters, this session was engineered by Kevin Suggs, mixed by Caesar Edmunds, and mastered by Matt Ogaz. Cameras rolled thanks to Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Luke Knecht & Kendall Rock, with Jim Beckmann also handling editing. Check out more at https://wetlegband.com and http://kexp.org, and join the channel for extra perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Wet Leg - CPR (Live on KEXP)
    Wet Leg dropped a sizzling live take of “CPR” at the KEXP studio on September 9, 2025, with frontperson duo Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers shredding guitars alongside Henry Holmes on drums, Joshua Mobaraki on keys and guitar, and Ellis Durans on bass. Host Cheryl Waters guided the session as Kevin Suggs captured the audio, Caesar Edmunds mixed it, and Matt Ogaz polished the final master. A crack team of camera pros—Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Luke Knecht and Kendall Rock—filmed every sweaty riff, then Beckmann edited the footage into a must-see live performance. Catch more Wet Leg antics at wetlegband.com or tune into KEXP for your next in-studio fix. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Wet Leg - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
    Wet Leg’s KEXP Takeover On September 9, 2025, indie darlings Wet Leg stormed the KEXP studio with a tight set of four tracks—catch these fists (0:48), davina mccall (4:04), CPR (7:59) and mangetout (11:02). The performance captures the band’s signature wit and punchy riffs, all hosted by Cheryl Waters. Alongside vocalists Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, drummer Henry Holmes, multi-instrumentalist Joshua Mobaraki and bassist Ellis Durans keep the energy sky-high. Behind the scenes, engineers Kevin Suggs, Caesar Edmunds and Matt Ogaz polished the audio, while Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Luke Knecht & Kendall Rock handled cameras and editing. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Rick Beato: Finally…Breaking Down Kansas LIVE
    Finally…Breaking Down Kansas LIVE In today’s video I’m slicing open my favorite Kansas track—peeling back the stems, spotting the structural twists and turns, and unpacking those killer musical choices that make it tick. Think of it as a backstage pass into how the pros craft every riff and rhythm. Plus, I’ve bundled up The Professional Guitar Collection—Quick Lessons Pro, Arpeggio Masterclass, The Beato Book Interactive and my Ear Training Program (a $427 value)—for just $89. But hurry, this deal disappears October 10th at midnight EST! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Rick Beato: Is There Anything Bumblefoot Can't Play? ...No!
    Is There Anything Bumblefoot Can’t Play? …No! In this laid-back chat, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal walks us through his wildly varied guitar career, from his early days blazing trails in hard rock to the eclectic solo projects he’s known for today. He digs into the nuts and bolts of his playing style—riff-building, mind-bending techniques and gear choices that keep him ahead of the curve. Beyond the licks and layers, Ron also gives us a peek at what he’s working on now and sends a big thanks to his Beato Club supporters for making it all possible. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Security news weekly round-up - 10th October 2025
    Do not get bored when I tell you that you are about to read another security review that's mostly about malware and vulnerabilities. Don't get frustrated because these threats are real and you and I need to be informed about them at all times. With that out of the way, the vulnerabilities affect cloud and network systems. Meanwhile, the malware that we'll discuss can affect both mobile and desktop devices. In the mix, we have something related to cryptography and an attack against Google's Gemini. That's it for the introduction. Let's begin. Detour Dog Caught Running DNS-Powered Malware Factory for Strela Stealer It's one thing to run a campaign without getting caught. However, it all changes when security researchers put a name to your activities because now they know: someone is behind…  ( 19 min )
    How I Learned to Embrace my Chaotic Brain
    More than a decade ago, I applied for a job in Brussels and part of the process was to pass a psychological assessment. It was a very interesting experience and I learned a lot from the results. The report said something like: "the brain of Mr. Mejías is unstructured and chaotic. Nevertheless, he manages to solve complex problems and has an eye for details". Based on that, the recommendation was to work on improving my methodology of working. The whole report was so accurate that I decided to follow that advice and I went in search for a methodology that would give some structure and reduce some entropy in my brain. Around that time I was reading "The Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul", by Douglas Adams, which is part of the series of Dirk Gently, the holistic private detective. In that book,…  ( 7 min )
    🏌️‍♂️ How I Built a Golf Swing Analyzer in Python Using AI Pose Detection (That Actually Works)
    ⛳ Why This Project Matters Golf has always been a game of inches , a micro-adjustment in wrist angle, a fraction of a second in timing, or a subtle shift in posture can be the difference between a 300-yard drive and a slice into the trees. Traditionally, only elite players with access to swing coaches, motion capture systems, or $10,000 launch monitors could dissect their biomechanics. Everyone else? We just squint at slow-mo YouTube replays of Tiger and hope for the best. That gap is what I set out to solve. What if anyone, anywhere, with nothing more than a smartphone video and a Colab notebook, could access near-pro-level swing diagnostics? That was the genesis of GolfPosePro , an AI-powered golf swing analyzer that: Tracks your swing phases frame-by-frame with pose estimation. …  ( 8 min )
    Building a Production Server from Scratch: The Ultimate Guide
    Deploy like a pro — set up, secure, and scale your own production-ready VPS with zero DevOps experience. This article is originally published at my Medium account. Building a Production Server from Scratch: The Ultimate Guide | by ARHAM RUMI | Oct, 2025 | Medium ARHAM RUMI ・ Oct 5, 2025 ・ In a world obsessed with managed services and serverless stacks, understanding how to manage your own Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a timeless skill. Running your own server gives you: ✅ Full control over your infrastructure Whether you’re launching a startup MVP, a SaaS app, or your personal project, this guide will take you from a blank VPS to a fully deployed, production-grade environment. 💡 Note: This guide doesn’t focus on any specific cloud provider — the steps are exactly the same no mat…  ( 11 min )
    From Prototype to Production: Lessons Scaling an AI Interview Platform
    From Prototype to Production: Lessons Scaling an AI Interview Platform Introduction: The Reality Gap Building a working AI prototype is exciting. Making it production-ready for hundreds of concurrent users, enterprise clients, and mission-critical hiring decisions is an entirely different challenge. As a founder who bootstrapped an AI interview platform from concept to production, I've learned that the gap between "it works on my laptop" and "it reliably serves thousands of users" is filled with technical challenges that textbooks rarely cover. This article shares practical lessons from scaling an AI-powered interview platform, focusing on the technical, operational, and business challenges unique to production AI systems in the HR technology space. What We Built: Basic chatbo…  ( 15 min )
    JavaScript Finally Block Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to Reliable Error Handling
    Learn how JavaScript finally block works with try and catch to ensure reliable error handling. This beginner’s guide covers how to use finally correctly, avoid common mistakes, and write cleaner JavaScript code. When writing JavaScript code, errors are inevitable, maybe a file didn’t load, a user entered the wrong input, or a network request failed. These issues can stop your program from running smoothly. Thankfully, JavaScript provides a powerful way to deal with them using error handling. You might already know about try and catch, but there’s one more piece to complete the puzzle, the finally block. It ensures your code runs no matter what happens, making your program more stable and predictable. What You’ll Learn By the end of this guide, you’ll understand: What the finally block do…  ( 8 min )
    Notes on Rails
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    Why this project? Arduino boards run out of GPIO pins fast when you start doing LED patterns or building a control panel. The 74HC595 serial-in/parallel-out (SIPO) shift register lets you trade a few pins (data, clock, latch) for many outputs. Each chip adds 8 outputs, and by chaining IC chips you can scale well beyond 16 channels—limited mainly by signal integrity, update speed, and power. This guide shows you how to: Required 1 × Arduino Uno (or any 5 V-logic compatible board) 2 × 74HC595 shift registers 16 × LEDs 16 × 220 Ω resistors (one per LED; 180–330 Ω is typical—see Current section) Breadboard(s) and jumper wires Optional but recommended 2 × 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors (one per 74HC595 between VCC and GND for decoupling) 1 × External 5 V supply if you plan to light many LEDs at once…  ( 11 min )
    The Magic of Stubbing sh
    I really love sh and bash but I often feel alone and I get some regular negativity when I solve a problem with it. I know why too, shell scripts can have a broad level of complexity that has other languages embedded into it. But its not as esoteric as you might think, more another domain we should be comfortable with. One of the ways I learned to deal with unknown domains was to read the tests. Because tests tend to use some common language they are often more literate. Here's the thing, I keep getting people tell me that shell scripts don't have tests, and they are wrong. See I have this trick, its called BATS and I talked about it over here Test Anything Protocol where I showed an example of stubbing helm but that example was not the whole story. Since the BATS framework is itself bash w…  ( 10 min )
    The Library Method: Understanding @cache
    Episode 1 - The Secret Life of Python Timothy arrives at the library, laptop open, wearing a frustrated expression that Margaret recognizes immediately. Timothy: "Margaret, can I ask you something about Python decorators?" Margaret: looks up from her desk, closing the book she was reading "Of course. Show me what you're working with." Timothy: turns his laptop around "It's this @cache decorator. I mean, I know what it does - it makes recursive functions faster. But I don't understand how it does it. Where does it store the cache? How does it know what to cache? It just feels like... magic." Margaret: nods thoughtfully "And you don't like magic." Timothy: "Not in code, no. I can use it, but I can't explain it. That bothers me." Margaret: smiles "Good. That means you're ready for deeper…  ( 10 min )
    Hacktoberfest Week 1
    Well.. it's an interesting start. Finding an issue to work on was frustrating to say the least. There is a lot of sorting through unmaintained projects and projects made to farm PRs for Hacktoberfest. Not to mention by the time I started looking, all the beginner issues that show up in searches or curated lists have been long since taken. Took me long enough just to find a good way to search for anything relevant. Eventually I ran into this project, which had some beginner only issues designed for people who haven't contributed to open source before. The issue I worked on wasn't a difficult one, but it did teach me a lot about setting up environment variables and following contributing guidelines. The issue was simply to refactor some code into modular functions for better maintainability…  ( 7 min )
    Understanding `'PropsWithChildren'` and `verbatimModuleSyntax` in React + TypeScript 5
    'PropsWithChildren' is a type and must be imported using a type-only import when 'verbatimModuleSyntax' is enabled.ts(1484) If you’ve recently upgraded to TypeScript 5+ and started seeing this new error in your React project: 'PropsWithChildren' is a type and must be imported using a type-only import when 'verbatimModuleSyntax' is enabled.ts(1484) Don’t worry — you didn’t break React. You just met one of the most important compiler upgrades in recent TypeScript history: verbatimModuleSyntax. Let’s say you’re using TanStack Query v5 and write a helper like this: import { PropsWithChildren } from 'react'; import { QueryClient, QueryClientProvider } from '@tanstack/react-query'; export function withQueryClient(ui: React.ReactElement) { const client = new QueryClient({ defaultOption…  ( 9 min )
    Stress Testing Go Memory: A Practical Guide to High-Load Scenarios
    Hey Dev.to community! 👋 If you’re a Go developer with a year or two of experience, you’ve probably marveled at Go’s concurrency model—goroutines and channels make it a breeze to build scalable apps. But under heavy load, memory issues like leaks or garbage collection (GC) pauses can turn your sleek Go program into a sputtering mess. Think of memory stress testing as a gym session for your app, pushing it to the limit to reveal its weaknesses. In this guide, we’ll walk through stress testing Go memory with practical examples, tools like pprof and vegeta, and real-world optimization tricks. Whether you’re building an API handling thousands of requests or crunching big data, this article will help you spot bottlenecks and keep your app running smoothly. Let’s dive in! 🚀 Imagine your Go app …  ( 12 min )
    Refactoring My Code and Rewriting Git History
    This week I worked on refactoring my Repository Context Packager project. The goal was to clean up the structure of my code, improve readability, and reduce technical debt without changing how the program behaves. I created a new branch called refactoring from main so I could safely experiment and commit step by step. The first thing I focused on was improving how file reading worked. My original FileReader class used raw C-style buffers, which made the logic harder to follow and risked truncating reads. I replaced it with a std::string buffer and used std::ifstream::gcount() to handle partial reads correctly. This made the function simpler, safer, and easier to maintain. Next, I noticed that my utility functions for handling include/exclude patterns were scattered and duplicated. I refact…  ( 7 min )
    Architectural vs Transport Asynchrony: What Most Engineers Get Wrong About Async Systems
    (and why you should stop saying "asynchronous" without clarifying what you mean) Many engineers say "we use asynchronous communication" — but they're almost always wrong. non-blocking data transfer, not architectural asynchrony. Two Layers of Asynchrony The Criteria for Architectural Asynchrony Why the Confusion Myth 1: Asynchrony reduces coupling Myth 2: Asynchrony increases resilience Myth 3: Asynchrony improves scalability Myth 4: Asynchrony speeds up results When You Actually Need Architectural Asynchrony What to Say Instead of "Asynchronous Call" Final Thoughts The term "asynchronous" is overloaded. It's used to describe everything from queues to reactive APIs to event-driven systems. Transport asynchrony — non-blocking calls, reactive APIs, message queues. A property of the transport…  ( 9 min )
    What is Dependency Injection in Laravel?
    If you want to write clean, testable, and maintainable code in Laravel, you need to understand dependency injection. Let's cut through complex jargon and show you how it benefits you as a Laravel developer. Dependency injection is a design pattern. It means you "inject" the things your classes need (their dependencies) instead of building them inside the class yourself. This keeps each piece of your code focused on just one job. You don’t have to create objects inside your class anymore. Instead, you let Laravel give you those objects automatically when you need them. Laravel uses its service container to do this for you. Here’s why dependency injection makes your life easier: Simplifies tests: Swap real dependencies with "fakes" or "mocks" to test different scenarios. Keeps code tidy: Eac…  ( 7 min )
    Mastering Vitest + React Testing Library: Fixing ‘beforeEach’, ‘toBeInTheDocument’, and JSDOM Gotchas
    If you've started testing React apps with Vitest and React Testing Library, you've likely seen these errors: Cannot find name 'beforeEach'.ts(2304) Property 'toBeInTheDocument' does not exist on type 'Assertion'. They look small, but they mean TypeScript doesn’t understand your Vitest globals or custom matchers yet. This article is your go‑to reference for setting up type‑safe, fast, and realistic tests for React Query or any frontend project using Vitest. You might have code like this: import { describe, it, expect, vi } from 'vitest'; import { render, screen, fireEvent, waitFor } from '@testing-library/react'; import Todos from '../features/todos/Todos'; import { withQueryClient } from './test-utils'; describe('Todos (React Query)', () => { beforeEach(() => { // mock fetch calls …  ( 8 min )
    Introducing Formulas: Create smarter forms with calculations, automation, and much more
    We’re excited to announce a powerful new feature in our form builder SDK: Formulas. With formulas, your forms aren’t just static fields anymore—they become dynamic, programmable, and intelligent. Whether you’re building internal tools, customer-facing apps, or large-scale data collection systems, formulas bring new levels of flexibility and automation. What developers gain Programmatic power: Define relationships between fields, perform calculations, and apply logic directly within your forms. Advanced data handling: From handling numbers, strings, dates, arrays, and objects to nesting functions and resolving dependencies, formulas give you precise control over data flow. Consistency at scale: Apply logic once and trust it everywhere—ensuring clean, predictable data without reinventing the wheel. What end users gain Smarter experiences: Forms that adapt on the fly—automatically calculating totals, validating inputs, and populating values. Reduced friction: Less manual data entry and fewer errors thanks to built-in automation. Clarity and confidence: End users see immediate results from their inputs, making forms more interactive and intuitive. Watch the post release discussion: https://youtu.be/7i20iXtMamI?si=CXQkeemcVWIdjtoy Build beyond the basics With support for functions, operators, and flexible value references, formulas unlock a new dimension of what your forms can do. From simple field calculations to complex logic across tables and collections, the possibilities are wide open. This is just the beginning—we’re building the foundation for the next generation of form intelligence. Learn more by viewing our formulas developer documentation. *This is a beta release. Your early feedback is greatly appreciated.  ( 6 min )
    Title: The Complexity of ChatGPT's Model Picker: A Comprehensive Analysis
    Title: The Complexity of ChatGPT's Model Picker: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction: ChatGPT, the revolutionary language model developed by OpenAI, has been a game-changer in the field of natural language processing (NLP). With its ability to generate human-like responses to a wide range of queries, ChatGPT has quickly become a popular tool for businesses, researchers, and individuals alike. However, one of the challenges faced by users of ChatGPT is the complexity of its model picker. In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of ChatGPT's model picker and explore the various factors that contribute to its complexity. The Evolution of ChatGPT's Model Picker: When ChatGPT was first introduced, it offered a limited range of models to choose from. However, with the release of…  ( 7 min )
    Build smarter, faster agreement workflows at Discover25
    Join us in San Francisco on October 30 for a hands-on developer experience built for builders who want to shape the next generation of agreement management. Spend the day coding alongside Docusign engineers, partners, and fellow developers—testing new APIs, exploring AI tools, and influencing the roadmap for Intelligent Agreement Management. Ship faster. Get early access to new SDKs, APIs, and automation frameworks. Build with AI. Learn how to extract structured data from contracts, automate agreement workflows, and embed intelligence directly into your app. Shape the future. Connect directly with Docusign leaders and give feedback that impacts what we build next. What’s happening 🚀 Keynotes & Panels Hear from Docusign CEO Allan Thygesen, CTO Sagnik Nandy, and leader…  ( 7 min )
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    Bitcoin Crashes Below $110K, $7B in Bets Liquidated on Further Trump Tariff on China
    BTC tumbled 10% on Friday, while ETH, SOL and XRP crashed 15%-30% in a crypto flash crash as trade tensions escalate between the U.S. and China.  ( 30 min )
    Galaxy Gets $460M Investment by 'Large Asset Manager' for Its HPC Push
    The unnamed investor bought nearly 13 million shares from the company and some executives. The firm intends to use the proceeds to boost its Helios data center project.  ( 30 min )
    Ether's 7% Plunge Leads Crypto Liquidations in $600M Carnage
    ETH declined the most among the CoinDesk 20 Index, falling twice as far as bitcoin.  ( 29 min )
    HBAR Tumbles 6% Amid Volume Surge as Wider Market Capitulates
    Traders exit positions as cryptocurrency breaks key technical levels amid broader market uncertainty.  ( 30 min )
    On-Chain Investment Funds: Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts
    Some on-chain investment funds may arrive packaged as “innovation” but conceal higher costs, weaker protections, or unnecessary complexity, Prometheum’s co-CEO Aaron Kaplan argues.  ( 30 min )
    Trump Tariff Threat on China Sends Bitcoin Tumbling Below $119K
    Cryptos came under pressure as a potential U.S.-China trade war once again on the table.  ( 29 min )
    Trump-Linked Firm Looks to Bitcoin Programmability to Build BTC Treasury, ETF Platform
    American Ventures LLC, of which Dominari is a member, made an undisclosed investment in the Hemispheres Foundation, the principal stewards of the Hemi project.  ( 29 min )
    Hyped Token Launches Fall Flat as TGE Loses Mojo Ahead of Airdrop Season
    Once a guaranteed pop, new token generation events are now struggling to hold value — with CAMP, XAN and XPL plunging as investor enthusiasm fades and tokenomics weigh heavy.  ( 29 min )
    Russia Acknowledges Crypto’s Popularity With Its Citizens as Central Bank Weighs Bank Involvement
    The Finance Ministry noted growing crypto adoption, while the central bank laid out plans to let banks participate under strict capital and reserve requirements.  ( 30 min )
    Morgan Stanley Opens Crypto Access to All Clients Amid Wall Street Shift Toward Digital Assets: CNBC
    The decision marks a major expansion for the bank’s $8.2 trillion wealth and investment management business and suggests a growing acceptance of crypto as an asset class for mainstream investors.  ( 29 min )
    Prestige Wealth Raises $150M to Become Tether Gold Treasury Vehicle
    Most of the capital will be used to acquire tokenized gold reserves, aiming to build a publicly verifiable, blockchain-native treasury  ( 29 min )
    $21M Crypto Theft on Hyperliquid Tied to Private Key Leak: PeckShield
    According to PeckShield, the theft stemmed from a private key compromise, allowing an attacker to drain the victim’s funds in a single swift move.  ( 28 min )
    Bitcoin Miners Emerge as Key AI Infrastructure Partners Amid Power Crunch: Bernstein
    Miners’ secured grid capacity and high-density sites offer hyperscalers a faster, cheaper path to expand AI data centers as interconnection delays mount.  ( 29 min )
    Kalshi Raises $300M at $5B Valuation, Expands Prediction Markets to 140 Countries: NYT
    The funding round was led by major investors including Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Paradigm, CapitalG and Coinbase Ventures.  ( 28 min )
    Bitcoin Price Bounce Meets Bearish MA Configuration, Risk-Off Hints From Key ETFs
    Junk bond and banking ETFs hint risk aversion.  ( 29 min )
    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Litecoin (LTC) Surges 11.9% as All Constituents Rise
    NEAR Protocol (NEAR) was also a top performer, gaining 10.9% from Thursday.  ( 25 min )
    Metaplanet Pauses Share Sales to Fund Bitcoin Purchases
    The Bitcoin-focused firm paused stock acquisition rights for 20 trading days as its stock's multiple to net asset value hit a cycle low.  ( 30 min )
    Bitcoin Traders Tilt Bullish as Short Squeeze Looms While Chinese Memecoins Crash
    Bitcoin’s rebound from overnight lows has reignited bullish sentiment across crypto markets, with institutional inflows and leveraged positioning pointing to potential upside.  ( 32 min )
    ‘Distribution Is the Key’: BNB’s 129% Rally Mirrors Solana’s 2024 Surge
    The recent surge in BNB's price appears to be driven by Binance's scale and user reach, with $14.8 billion in inflows last quarter.  ( 31 min )
    Bitcoin Ready for 'Big Moves' on 91% Chance of Fed Rate Cut: Crypto Daybook Americas
    Your day-ahead look for Oct. 10, 2025  ( 37 min )
    Analysis: Market Is Undervaluing the Possibility Cardano (ADA) ETF Is Delayed Until 2026
    With the SEC running on skeleton staff during the prolonged U.S. government shutdown, crypto ETF reviews are effectively frozen. A weeks-long pause could push Cardano’s long-awaited ETF decision past its 2025 deadline and into the new year.  ( 30 min )
    Bitcoin Miners Rally in Pre-Market as Sector Nears $90B Market Cap
    AI and high-performance computing demand fuel fresh gains, with miners eyeing a potential $100 billion market cap by year-end  ( 29 min )
    China Expands Rare Earth Export Controls Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
    This move could disrupt global supply chains, drive up prices, and have ripple effects across financial markets.  ( 29 min )
    Hyperliquid Introduces 'Based Streams,' a DEX-Powered Live Streaming Platform
    The livestreaming feature lets creators broadcast trades, accept token donations, and reward viewers via its Hypercore protocol  ( 27 min )
    Bitcoin Implied Volatility Reaches 2.5-Month High as Seasonal Strength Kicks In
    Implied volatility hits a 2.5-month high as price momentum and historical patterns point to a strong Q4  ( 29 min )
    Privacy Tokens Zcash, Dash, Railgun Rip Higher as Market Rotates Back to 2018 Narratives
    What stands out is how capital is rotating into the once-forgotten privacy sector at the exact moment broader liquidity is still searching for a narrative.  ( 30 min )
    Bitcoin 'OG' Whale Raises Bearish BTC Bet Worth Over $400M
    The OG whale reportedly sold BTC in the spot market earlier this week.  ( 29 min )
    XRP Struggles to Reclaim $3 as Spot Demand Thins
    Traders are closely watching whether the $2.78 support level holds and how leverage unwinds might affect price volatility.  ( 30 min )
    Monero Releases Privacy Boost Against Sneaky Network Nodes
    Monero has released the 'Fluorine Fermi' update to enhance user privacy against spy nodes.  ( 29 min )
    XRP, DOGE, SOL See Friday Pullback as $2.7B Flow to Bitcoin ETFs This Week
    BTC traders continue to lean bullish despite the price pullback. Privacy coins shine.  ( 30 min )
    Asia Morning Briefing: Polymarket’s POLY Could Bring Oracle's Home
    Whale-led manipulation and disputed rulings have shaken trust in UMA’s oracle. POLY could mark Polymarket’s move to reclaim control of how truth is decided on-chain.  ( 31 min )
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    Building connected data ecosystems for AI at scale
    Modern integration platforms are helping enterprises streamline fragmented IT environments and prepare their data pipelines for AI-driven transformation.  ( 21 min )
    The Download: our bodies’ memories, and Traton’s electric trucks
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How do our bodies remember? “Like riding a bike” is shorthand for the remarkable way that our bodies remember how to move. Most of the time when we talk about muscle memory, we’re…  ( 21 min )
    How do our bodies remember?
    MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here. “Like riding a bike” is shorthand for the remarkable way that our bodies remember how to move. Most of the time when we talk about muscle memory, we’re…  ( 20 min )
    This test could reveal the health of your immune system
    Attentive readers might have noticed my absence over the last couple of weeks. I’ve been trying to recover from a bout of illness. It got me thinking about the immune system, and how little I know about my own immune health. The vast array of cells, proteins, and biomolecules that works to defend us from…  ( 20 min )
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    Evan You – From Art School Kid to Open Source Legend [Podcast #192]
    Evan You is the creator of the popular Vue JavaScript library for front end development and the Vite JavaScript build tool that a lot of devs use as a boilerplate for their new projects. He's a self-taught developer based in Singapore. He shares tips...  ( 4 min )
    How to Integrate AI into Your Terminal Using OpenCode
    Artificial intelligence is no longer just a helper, it’s becoming a real coding partner. Over the past year, developers have seen tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT transform how code is written. But these tools mostly live in editors or browsers....  ( 7 min )
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    South Korean Government Facility Loses 858TB Of Data In Fire With No Backups
    Back in September this year, a South Korean government institution, the National Information Resources Service (NIRS), recently lost 858TB of data after a fire broke out in its datacentre. And while this alone would be painful for a company, the loss was compounded by an act of laziness: no one had thought to back up […] The post South Korean Government Facility Loses 858TB Of Data In Fire With No Backups appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Budget 2026: Government Allocates RM2.2 Billion For Flood Mitigation Projects
    During the 2026 Budget tabling at Dewan Rakyat today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government has allocated RM2.2 billion for the implementation of new and ongoing high-priority Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) projects. This allocation covers 43 ongoing projects as well as 12 new flood mitigation projects set to commence next year. […] The post Budget 2026: Government Allocates RM2.2 Billion For Flood Mitigation Projects appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Budget 2026: Government Will Focus On ASEAN Power Grid
    During the tabling of the 2026 Budget, Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that Malaysia would focus on developing power grid infrastructure throughout ASEAN. The development of this cross-border electricity grid is said to strengthen energy trade within the region. This initiative will take advantage of Malaysia’s strategic location in the region, positioning itself […] The post Budget 2026: Government Will Focus On ASEAN Power Grid appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    New ASUS ProArt P16 Series Launches In Malaysia; Starts From RM12,999
    ASUS Malaysia today announced the new ProArt P16 laptops, a creator laptop design with video professionals in mind. The series comes in two variants, the H7606WP and the H7606WX, with the latter to be released at a later date. Starting with the internals, the ProArt P16 H7606WP features an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU […] The post New ASUS ProArt P16 Series Launches In Malaysia; Starts From RM12,999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )
    50% Toll Discount Announced For Deepavali 2025
    Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced a 50% discount on tolls for two days conjunction with the Deepavali festival. The announcement was made during the presentation of Budget 2026 at the Dewan Rakyat today. That being said, which two days were not specified. This announcement is in line with the government’s earlier decision […] The post 50% Toll Discount Announced For Deepavali 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Budget 2026: MCMC To Develop Madani Submarine Cable System
    In his Budget 2026 speech today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government will be developing a submarine communications cable system. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will be responsible for this new project, dubbed the Madani Submarine Cable System (SALAM). According to the Prime Minister, the project serves to improve […] The post Budget 2026: MCMC To Develop Madani Submarine Cable System appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Budget 2026: Government To Distribute RM100 SARA Cash Aid In February
    Starting 31 August until 31 December of this year, Malaysian citizens of 18 years or older are eligible for RM100 in cash aid as part of the SARA program. During the tabling of Budget 2026, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said that the government will do the same come February next year. More specifically, the […] The post Budget 2026: Government To Distribute RM100 SARA Cash Aid In February appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Budget 2026: MCMC To Establish Sovereign AI Cloud With RM2 Billion Investment
    The Malaysian government has previously expressed its aim of making the country a regional cloud and digital hub by 2030. Part of this involves establishing a sovereign AI cloud locally. Today, at the tabling of the Budget 2026, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that this will be established by the MCMC, with […] The post Budget 2026: MCMC To Establish Sovereign AI Cloud With RM2 Billion Investment appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    BYD Atto 3 Facelift Receives Major Updates in China
    The BYD Atto 3 has received some significant updates in China, as revealed through a new MIIT filing for a domestic sales licence in China. These updates enhance the 2026 crossover and allow it to remain competitive in the current electric vehicle (EV) market. In terms of design, it seems that the 2026 model retains […] The post BYD Atto 3 Facelift Receives Major Updates in China appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Intel Fab 52 Fully Operational; Capable Of Making 18A Chips On US Soil
    The Intel Fab 52 manufacturing plant in Arizona is now fully operational and will be the site where the chipmaker will fabricate its 18A process on US soil. First announced back in 2017, the company broke ground for the building in 2021 and was built as part of the US’ US$100 billion (~RM422 billion) investment […] The post Intel Fab 52 Fully Operational; Capable Of Making 18A Chips On US Soil appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Intel Panther Lake Now Official; Features Up to 16CPU Cores, 12 Xe3 Cores
    The veil covering Intel’s Panther Lake mobile chipset is finally lifted. With that, we can finally share some of the relevant details surrounding the chipmaker’s new 18A chipset. Firstly, and as mentioned, Panther Lake will be made using Intel’s new 18A process, which itself will be made at its new Arizona-based Fab 52 plant. The […] The post Intel Panther Lake Now Official; Features Up to 16CPU Cores, 12 Xe3 Cores appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )
    Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Now Available In Malaysia From RM499
    Samsung has announced three new tablets that it has added to its inventory. These are definitely more on the budget side of things, especially when you compare to the Galaxy Tab S. The new addition is the Galaxy Tab A11, which itself comes in four variants. But we’ll get to that in a bit. To […] The post Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Now Available In Malaysia From RM499 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Ferrari Unveils Key Speciation Of Its First EV, The Elletrica
    Ferrari unveiled the production-ready chassis and specifications of its first-ever fully electric (EV) model known as the Ferrari Elettrica during the Capital Markets Day 2025. This model marks the Prancing Horse’s entry into the EV world of the automotive industry. According to the Italian marque, the Elettrica is a culmination of over a decade of […] The post Ferrari Unveils Key Speciation Of Its First EV, The Elletrica appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )
    Patent Suggests Three Separate Batteries For Samsung Trifold
    The upcoming Samsung foldable, ostensibly called the Galaxy Z Trifold, has had plenty of its details leaked. More more has seemingly been added to the list, which is that it will come with a three-battery configuration. This comes from a patent filed at the Korea Intellectual Property Information Search, or KIPRIS. Having three segments, it’s […] The post Patent Suggests Three Separate Batteries For Samsung Trifold appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    HONOR Magic8 To Launch In China On 15 October
    Like many other companies, HONOR is looking to unveil its newest flagship phones soon. In a teaser posted on Weibo, the brand confirmed that it will be launching the Magic8 series in China on 15 October 2025. The lineup will include a base model, as well as a Pro variant. Prior to this announcement, HONOR […] The post HONOR Magic8 To Launch In China On 15 October appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Instagram May Be Looking Into Developing Dedicated TV App
    Instagram is currently tinkering with the possibility of working on a dedicated app for TV. The app in question will primarily focus on video content, somewhat similar to its iPad counterpart. The app will allow users to continue to follow content published on the platform from their living room. During the Bloomberg Screentime conference, Adam […] The post Instagram May Be Looking Into Developing Dedicated TV App appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Mercedes-Benz Launches New EV Charging Hub At Bamboo Hills
    Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM), in collaboration with DC Handal, a local charging point operator (CPO), has launched a new electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at Bamboo Hills. According to the automaker, this initiative strengthens its nationwide charging infrastructure while supporting Malaysia’s transition towards sustainable mobility. Furthermore, the EV charging hub in Bamboo Hills was developed with […] The post Mercedes-Benz Launches New EV Charging Hub At Bamboo Hills appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Leak Reveals Samsung Project Moohan Specs Ahead Of Launch
    Samsung is preparing to launch Project Moohan soon, possibly sometime later this month. While the company has only shared bits and pieces on the mixed reality headset, a recent leak may have given us the full picture ahead of the device’s official debut. This leak includes a set of renders and the key specifications of […] The post Leak Reveals Samsung Project Moohan Specs Ahead Of Launch appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )
    Sennheiser Introduces HDB 630 Headphones; Priced At RM2,499 In Malaysia
    Sennheiser has unveiled the HDB 630, the latest addition to its premium HD range, promising “true audiophile sound” both wired or wirelessly. The new headphones build upon the Momentum 4’s design, but feature a reworked acoustic system that aims to deliver a more precise and focused listening experience. The HDB 630 features 42mm drivers and […] The post Sennheiser Introduces HDB 630 Headphones; Priced At RM2,499 In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Discord Confirms 70,000 Photo IDs Stolen From Recent Data Breach
    Discord has confirmed that around 70,000 user photo IDs has been stolen following a cyberattack on one of its third-party service providers during the weekend. The affected users had previously submitted ID documents or selfies to verify their age or as part of appeals handled by Discord’s Customer Support and Trust & Safety teams. In […] The post Discord Confirms 70,000 Photo IDs Stolen From Recent Data Breach appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
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    Together AI's ATLAS adaptive speculator delivers 400% inference speedup by learning from workloads in real-time
    Enterprises expanding AI deployments are hitting an invisible performance wall. The culprit? Static speculators that can't keep up with shifting workloads. Speculators are smaller AI models that work alongside large language models during inference. They draft multiple tokens ahead, which the main model then verifies in parallel. This technique (called speculative decoding) has become essential for enterprises trying to reduce inference costs and latency. Instead of generating tokens one at a time, the system can accept multiple tokens at once, dramatically improving throughput. Together AI today announced research and a new system called ATLAS (AdapTive-LeArning Speculator System) that aims to help enterprises overcome the challenge of static speculators. The technique provides a self-lea…
    Will updating your AI agents help or hamper their performance? Raindrop's new tool Experiments tells you
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    KEXP: Hunx and His Punx - Mud In Your Eyes (Live on KEXP)
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    Day 2: Understanding Client-Server Architecture & How Websites Work
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    KEXP: Babe Rainbow - Sunday (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Babe Rainbow - Aquarium cowgirl (Live on KEXP)
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    KEXP: Hunx and His Punx - Alone In Hollywood On Acid (Live on KEXP)
    Hunx and His Punx rocked the KEXP studio on August 26, 2025, delivering a raw, live take on “Alone In Hollywood On Acid.” Frontman Seth Bogart drove the show on vocals and guitar, with Alana Amram, Shannon Shaw, Erin Emslie and Jose Boyer filling out guitar, bass, drums, keys and backup vocals for a true punk party. Hosted by Larry Mizell Jr. and engineered by Kevin Suggs (mastered by Matt Ogaz), the set was captured by a four-camera team (Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht) and edited by Knecht himself. Dive into the full session at hunxandhispunx.bandcamp.com or swing by KEXP.org for the replay. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Weekly Challenge: Balancing the Score
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    Typing the untypable: generating Python .pyi stubs
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    Stop Writing API Docs Twice: Introducing @restdocs for Next.js
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    Hassan Lammou Onthult 5 Manieren Om Je Spelinzicht Te Verbeteren
    1. Stel Al Vroeg Duidelijke Verwachtingen Inzicht in de wedstrijd begint met discipline. Spelers die weten wat er van hen verwacht wordt, zijn bereid zich te concentreren op de wedstrijd zelf. Hassan Lammou benadrukt vanaf het begin duidelijke verwachtingen die acceptabel gedrag, toewijding en werkethiek definiëren. Hij vertelt spelers hoe ze op tijd, voorbereid en gefocust moeten verschijnen. Wanneer spelers begrijpen dat inzet belangrijker is dan talent en dat de regels consistent zijn, bouwen ze een basis van discipline op. Deze discipline maakt hun geest vrij om de wedstrijd te analyseren en zich geen zorgen te maken over elementaire verantwoordelijkheden. 2. Leer Ze Om Te Gaan Met Tegenslagen Leren van moeilijkheden verbetert het spelbegrip. Hassan Lammou beschermt spelers niet te…  ( 8 min )
    I built a zero-dependency, standalone date range picker for Angular 17+ (ngxsmk-datepicker)
    Hello Angular devs! I've been working on a new component and am excited to share ngxsmk-datepicker 📅. This is a highly customizable date range picker built from the ground up to be a zero-dependency, standalone component for the latest versions of Angular (17+). The goal was to create a feature-rich datepicker that doesn't force users to pull in a massive UI library. Why use ngxsmk-datepicker? 🌍 Advanced i18n & Localization: It automatically handles the complex regional settings, correctly formatting month names and determining the first day of the week based on the user's browser locale (navigator.language). 🎨 Highly Customizable: Built-in Light/Dark themes and easy custom color theming using simple CSS variables. 🛠️ Full Flexibility: Supports Single Date and Date Range modes, comes with pre-defined quick ranges (like "Last 7 Days"), and allows for custom date disabling logic (e.g., locking out weekends/holidays). 🔄 Input Compatibility: Accepts Date objects, strings, Moment, or Dayjs objects for maximum compatibility. I'm currently working on version 1.0.4 and would love any feedback from the community on features or styling, especially regarding real-world use cases! Try the Demo (StackBlitz):https://stackblitz.com/~/github.com/toozuuu/ngxsmk-datepicker GitHub / Installation:https://github.com/toozuuu/ngxsmk-datepicker NPM: https://www.npmjs.com/package/ngxsmk-datepicker Thanks for checking it out!  ( 6 min )
    Preparing Your IoT Fleet for T-Mobile’s LTE Phase-Out
    Your IoT devices may still rely on LTE, but the clock is ticking. T Mobile has announced plans to retire most of its LTE spectrum by 2028 and keep only a thin compatibility lane until 2035. Developers building connected devices need to prepare now. 2026: Business customers will need special approval to activate new LTE‑only or 5G NSA devices. Start auditing your inventory now. 2028: T Mobile intends to refarm most LTE carriers to 5G, leaving only a compatibility lane. Expect noticeable congestion for any devices still on LTE. 2035: The remaining 5 MHz of LTE will be shut down, ending support for all LTE‑only devices. If your hardware roadmap includes LTE Cat‑1, Cat‑M1 or NB‑IoT modules that lack 5G SA fallback, reconsider. Once the LTE lanes shrink, these devices could suffer from high lat…  ( 7 min )
    COLORS: SABRI - Sold Myself For Love | A COLORS SHOW
    SABRI, the Dutch-born artist behind @lbs91, pours pure soul and vulnerability into her COLORS performance of “Sold Myself For Love,” the standout single from her new EP What I Feel Now. Her stripped-back delivery feels intimate, letting every emotion shine through. COLORS keeps things minimal—just a clean stage and raw talent—so artists like SABRI can captivate without distractions. Dive into her show (and many more) via COLORS’ playlists and streaming links. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    COLORS: Nono La Grinta - LOVE YOU | A COLORS SHOW
    Paris-based rapper Nono La Grinta brings razor-sharp precision and raw grit to his A COLORS SHOW performance of “LOVE YOU,” a standout single from his forthcoming debut project. A COLORS is all about minimalism and global talent—providing a sleek, distraction-free stage where fresh sounds and bold artists can shine. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    KEXP: Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs - Blockage (Live on KEXP)
    Catch Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs tearing through “Blockage” live at KEXP—recorded August 20, 2025—where dual guitars, rumbling bass and pounding drums collide under Matt Baty’s snarling vocals. It’s raw, it’s heavy, and it’s exactly what you need to kickstart your day with some serious riffage. Behind the scenes, host Atticus George-Andrijeski and an all-star audio crew (Kevin Suggs, Brandon Fitzsimons, Bridge Williams and more) teamed with a multi-camera squad to capture every sweaty moment. Dive deeper at pigsx7.com or kexp.org—and don’t forget to join the YouTube channel for extra perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    NetAssist App – A Free TCP/IP Network Debugging Tool for IoT Developers
    Overview NetAssist, often called the NetAssist app, is a lightweight TCP/IP network debugging tool for Windows. It helps IoT developers simulate client-server communication, test TCP/UDP data flow, and verify device responses. ⚡ Portable and free — no .NET framework or installation required. You can find reliable versions on trusted software sites or GitHub. Once downloaded: # Example workflow 1. Launch NetAssist.exe 2. Select mode: TCP Server / TCP Client / UDP 3. Enter the target IP and Port 4. Send test packets or listen for data 💡 Tip: Open two instances of NetAssist to test two-way TCP communication on a local machine. Works with IPv4/IPv6 protocols Supports TCP/UDP client-server modes ASCII↔HEX conversion for raw data analysis Checksum auto-calculation and UTF-8 support Supports scripted send, auto-reply, and file transmission IoT Debugging Use Cases Testing IoT modules before cloud integration Sending control commands to smart devices Simulating protocols (Modbus, JT/T808, IEEE754) Monitoring data reliability in edge-to-cloud communication Feature NetAssist Hercules Docklight Free ✅ ✅ ❌ Portable ✅ ✅ ❌ Auto Checksum ✅ ❌ ✅ Script Send ✅ ❌ ✅ NetAssist is a must-have debugging utility for anyone working with IoT, embedded systems, or networked devices. If you want to go further: 🔗 Explore IoT Tools & Platforms 🔗 ZedIoT IoT Development Services  ( 6 min )
    Apps SDK Tutorial
    1. What is Apps SDK / Apps in ChatGPT? Why Was Apps SDK Created? ChatGPT has evolved from being just a tool for "conversing with AI" to becoming "a platform that integrates with applications" with the introduction of Apps SDK. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated at DevDay 2025: "Apps SDK enables a new generation of interactive, adaptive, personalized, and conversational applications" ChatGPT currently has over 8 million users, making it an attractive platform for developers to reach a massive user base. Apps SDK allows you to create applications that run directly within ChatGPT conversations. Companies like these are already providing apps: Spotify: Just say "Spotify, create a playlist for Friday's party" to create playlists Figma: "Figma, convert this sketch to a diagram" transforms…  ( 9 min )
    A Node.js Audit via Github Action to augment PR's
    🎯 pnpm-audit v3 (v3.1.0): A Thoughtful Step Forward in Open Source Security As a developer who cares deeply about dependency security and CI/CD efficiency, I’ve always looked for tools that strike the right balance between simplicity and usefulness. 🏗️ Three community requests turned into features Updated documentation and GitHub Action setup tips (Issue #2) Community feedback highlighted the need for clearer documentation — examples, explanations of each parameter, and best practices for configuring pnpm-audit within GitHub Actions. (main Readme) Inline annotations in workflow logs (Issue #3) Another great addition: the inline flag now enables inline audit findings directly in GitHub’s workflow logs using annotation syntax. Here is a quick overview of an inline result: Reduced noise h…  ( 7 min )
    How to activate simple electronics with a Raspberry Pi?
    Here’s a clear, no-nonsense path to make a Raspberry Pi control and read simple electronics—safely. Golden rules (so you don’t fry the Pi) GPIO is 3.3 V only. Never put 5 V on a GPIO pin. Per-pin current is tiny. Treat it as ≤ 8 mA (absolute max ~16 mA/pin; keep total low). Use transistors/MOSFETs/relay modules for anything more than an LED. Share ground. If you power a load from an external supply, connect grounds (Pi GND ↔ external GND). Add flyback diodes across coils (relays, solenoids, motors). Level 1: Blink an LED (output) Parts: LED, resistor (150–330 Ω), 1× GPIO pin, 1× GND. Why that resistor? 𝑅=(3.3−2.0)/0.010=130 Ω → pick 150 Ω (or safer 220–330 Ω). Wiring (series): GPIO → resistor → LED anode; LED cathode → GND. Code (Python, gpiozero): from gpiozero import LED from time impo…  ( 7 min )
    Configuring ESP8266 Wi-Fi Network Connection Through A Web Page
    ESP8266 is one of the popular Wi-Fi chips with microcontroller capability. In this article, we will touch on a couple of items that are possible to do with ESP8266 and finally, we will see how to configure a WI-FI network connection through a web page working on the chip by bringing all those together. Creating A WI-FI Access Point Connecting A Wi-Fi Network Creating A Web Server Storing And Reading Data From The Flash Memory Setting Up Wi-Fi Network Through A Web Page on ESP8266 Creating A WI-FI Access Point ESP8266 can operate in station and access point modes. As we need to access a web page to be running on ESP8266, we will see how to run the chip in access point mode first. In order to configure the WI-FI, we import the ESP8266WiFi library. #include Next…  ( 11 min )
    OCR vs ADE: Mechanisms Behind the Methods
    Introduction In today’s data-driven world, there is a heavy reliance on extracting information from physical sources and interpreting their content. When we talk about extracting data from documents, files, and other sources, there are two approaches that stand out among others. Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Agentic Document Extraction (ADE) are two methods with distinct capabilities. The principles of these two mechanisms differ, and understanding their applications helps you leverage them effectively. In a nutshell, OCR displays a visual representation of texts and converts them into readable characters. ADE, on the other hand, employs a more complex approach to representing data, extracting structured data from a wide range of unstructured inputs. OCR is an effective metho…  ( 9 min )
    Building a Shapes Learning Exercise in Blazor with Radzen Components
    🎓 Build an Interactive Shapes Learning Exercise with Blazor WebAssembly & Radzen Components ✅ Identify geometric shapes through interactive visual exercises 🛠️ Technologies Covered Blazor WebAssembly - Microsoft's client-side web framework 📚 Key Features Dynamic Shape Rendering - 18 different geometric shapes using SVG 📥 GitHub Resources https://github.com/benjaminsqlserver/LearningAppStartingDB https://github.com/benjaminsqlserver/LearningAppDB https://github.com/benjaminsqlserver/LearningApp C# developers learning Blazor WebAssembly 🔔 Don't Forget To 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe | 📤 Share BlazorWebAssembly #Blazor #CSharp #RadzenBlazor #SQLServer #WebDevelopment #DotNet #EducationalAppRetry  ( 7 min )
    EFS full guide
    What Is Amazon EFS? Amazon EFS (Elastic File System) is a scalable, cloud-based file system that can be shared between multiple EC2 instances — just like a shared network drive. It’s perfect for: Web applications that need shared storage CI/CD pipelines Clusters or load-balanced servers Unlike EBS, which attaches to one EC2 instance only, EFS can be accessed by many EC2s at the same time. In the AWS Console, search for EFS (Elastic File System). Click Create file system. Enter: Name: efs-demo VPC: Choose your default VPC (for example vpc-0f5cbbc2f3ce5786b) Keep the default settings (Regional, automatic mount targets). Click Create. This creates your EFS file system and 3 mount targets — one in each Availability Zone (us-east-2a, us-east-2b, us-east-2c). Go to EFS → File systems → Your …  ( 8 min )
    Transactions and ThreadLocal in Spring
    Two years ago, my friend José Paumard held the talk "Concurrent and Asynchronous Programming : Loom" at the Geneva Java User Group. In his talk, he mentioned that the Spring team would need to completely redesign their approach to transaction: his reasoning was that the transactions are implemented on top of ThreadLocal object and Loom's virtual threads break this approach. I was intrigued because though I used Spring transactions a lot via the @Transactional annotation, I never opened thought about looking at their implementation. It made sense, because how would you propagate the context, but I wanted to make sure. In this post, I'd like to share my findings. ThreadLocal The hardest part of the research was to find the usage itself. I started with doing a search for ThreadLocal on the…  ( 9 min )
    The Only Practical Data Structure you'll ever need?
    You know that one JavaScript meme? Yeah; this one: That’s exactly how a queue feels the longer you code, especially when you go low-level. simplest data structure ever. You can simulate one with an array as easily as: // NOTE: not recommended, O(n) for shift const queue = [] queue.push() // enqueue queue.shift() // dequeue And here’s why this is wild: if you’re like me and started coding back in the ancient year of 2018, you remember how terrifying algorithms seemed. Fast forward a few years, and now? everything. Not just me, literally the whole industry runs on queues. Node.js? Queue. MySQL driver? Queue. RabbitMQ? I’ll stop before this turns into a sermon. Point is; you’ll use queues. A lot. Even in production. When working with real-time data, there’s always a producer and a consumer…  ( 8 min )
    VisitFolio for Agencies: Manage Clients, Appointments and Portfolios in One Place
    Running an agency sounds glamorous — until you’re juggling clients, meetings, deadlines, and portfolio updates all at once. One missed follow-up? Lost project. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Most agencies don’t struggle with creativity — they struggle with coordination. And honestly, that’s where tools like VisitFolio come in clutch. Let me tell you about my friend Maya. She runs a small creative agency with five designers, two developers, and one very tired project manager. Before VisitFolio, their workflow looked something like this: Projects tracked in Notion. Appointments handled through Calendly. Portfolios updated manually on WordPress. Invoices sent through PayPal. Sound efficient? Not really. Every time a client wanted to review past work or book a strategy call, it tur…  ( 7 min )
    CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and multiple environments in ECS
    If you are in the industry and want to conform to the DevOps principles, you must know what CI/CD is and enable developers to test their code as in a real environment as well as allow them to reproducibly deploy their application to the cloud in an automated and less error-prone way. Enough talking, let's go beyond the theory and see some practical example. As you can see on the diagram above, we have two ECS environments represented here as two ECS services. You can also make a stronger separation by deploying to different VPCs or even accounts but for the sake of simplicity we will just have two services dev and prod in the same ECS Cluster. Also on the diagram we have a CodeBuild project that will build a Dockerfile and push directly to ECR as well as a CodePipeline pipeline that will…  ( 12 min )
    COLORS: SABRI - Sold Myself For Love | A COLORS SHOW
    SABRI brings raw soul to A COLORS SHOW in her performance of “Sold Myself For Love,” the lead single from her new EP What I Feel Now. With nothing but a clean, minimalist backdrop, the Dutch-born artist’s vulnerable vocals and emotive presence take center stage, making every note hit that much harder. If you’re hooked, you can stream the full show, follow SABRI on TikTok and Instagram, or dive into COLORS’ curated playlists, 24/7 livestream, merch drops, and more on Spotify, Apple Music, and all socials—COLORS is all about zero distractions and maximum talent. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Rick Beato: My Thoughts on Rush's NEW Drummer
    My Thoughts on Rush’s NEW Drummer breaks down the host’s personal take on one of rock’s biggest lineup changes, diving into why this announcement has fans buzzing and what it means for the future of the band. They also drop links to Rush’s full announcement video and to Anika Nilles’s Instagram, then wrap up with a heartfelt shout-out to all the Beato Club supporters who keep the content rolling. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Golf.com: Tiger Encounters, Solheim Bets and Hot Golf Takes | Megan Khang on THE SCOOP
    Megan Khang joins GOLF’s Claire Rogers on THE SCOOP to spill how she made the U.S. Women’s Open at just 14, amazed her high school friends, and keeps her swing sharp through Boston’s notorious winters. She also dives into the backstory of some of her oldest, most memorable social-media posts, sharing the stories fans haven’t heard before. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    GameSpot: Call of Duty Developers Share Their Favorite Loadouts in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
    Call of Duty Developers’ Go-To Setups in Black Ops 7 The dev team behind Black Ops 7 just dropped their personal favorite loadouts from the beta—expect everything from run-and-gun SMG builds to laser-accurate sniper rigs and all-rounder assault rifle configs. Each director picked the attachments and perks that let them dominate the battlefield in their own style. Want the full breakdown? Check out the complete list of director-approved loadouts on GameSpot. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    GameSpot: ThE BeST DEal iN GAmiNG
    TL;DR Once hailed as gaming’s best bargain, Xbox Game Pass just hiked its price so much that it’s now out of reach for a lot of players. Catch the full breakdown in the latest Kurt & Lucy Gotcha Covered episode on YouTube—and join the conversation with #xboxgamepass #gamespot #gotchacovered. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    GameSpot: Battlefield 6 - Official Launch Hype Trailer
    Battlefield 6 is almost here, promising an all-out warfare spectacle with intense infantry clashes, jaw-dropping aerial dogfights, and fully destructible environments you can rip apart for a tactical edge. Mark your calendars for October 10—grab your gear, lead the charge, and prepare to change the battlefield forever! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    GameSpot: ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X: Everything To Know
    Xbox is teaming up with ASUS to dive into handheld gaming with two new devices: the ROG Xbox Ally and its bigger sibling, the Ally X. Both are slated to drop very soon, marking Xbox’s first real push into portable play. Authored by Lucy James and Steve Watts, this guide covers all the essentials—from the ASUS partnership to what to expect at launch—so you’ll be ready when these pocket-sized powerhouses hit the scene. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    IGN: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 - Official Teaser Trailer (2025)
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 – Official Teaser Trailer (2025) Get ready for another shell-shocking adventure as the Turtles chase a shady toy company all the way to New Jersey in this all-new original short. Along the way, they uncover a jaw-dropping secret that’ll have you cheering for Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael all over again. Featuring voices by Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon, Beck Bennett and Zach Woods, Chrome Alone 2 is penned by Andrew Joustra, produced by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Jeff Rowe and Ramsay McBean (with Josh Fagen as EP), and directed by Kent Seki. Catch it in theaters on December 19, 2025, paired with The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    IGN: 2XKO - Official 'Warwick, the Uncaged Wrath of Zaun' Dev Update Gameplay Overview
    2XKO just unleashed its latest fighter: Warwick, the Uncaged Wrath of Zaun. In a fresh dev gameplay overview, Riot’s Peter Rosas and Steve Bankert break down his vicious hook pulls, feral pounces, and bone-crunching ult that can swing team fights in a heartbeat. Hungry for a taste of Zaun’s fury? 2XKO is live in Early Access on Steam now, with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S next on the roster. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    IGN: The Disinvited - Official Trailer (2025) Sam Daly Ronnie Gene Blevins, Dani Reynolds
    The Disinvited Trailer TL;DR Buckle up for a wild, desert-set dark comedy thriller: Carl crashes a wedding he shouldn’t have attended, and what follows is a rollercoaster of betrayal, violence, and ex-es best left in the past. When he learns he isn’t the only unwelcome guest, Carl must choose between saving himself or diving headfirst into the chaos he helped create. Starring Sam Daly, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Dani Reynolds and more, this Devin Lawrence–written and –directed flick hits digital on November 18. Pack your bags—things are about to get delightfully messy. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Ringer Movies: The Best Picture Power Rankings
    The Best Picture Power Rankings Sean and Amanda are back with fresh Best Picture power rankings hot off the heels of fall film festivals, breaking down which buzzy titles are poised for Oscar glory. Plus, Chad Powers is dropping new episodes every Tuesday on Hulu—so you can deep-dive into all things movies midweek. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Ringer-Verse and Bill Simmons on YouTube, and connect with The Ringer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more film chat and merch. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Mr Sunday Movies: Tron - Caravan of Garbage
    Caravan of Garbage swings back around to the original Tron (1982) and its sleek follow-up Tron: Legacy, celebrating Jeff Bridges, groundbreaking VFX, digital showdowns and, of course, glowing pyjamas. All this in honor of Disney’s upcoming Tron: Ares! For bonus podcasts, early videos and commentaries, zoom over to bigsandwich.co, hit the extended audio on YouTube, follow the crew on Twitter, and grab merch on Patreon or Teepublic. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )
    Working with SQL Date Comparisons
    When dealing with records, dates are one of the most common conditions in queries. SQL makes it possible to check whether a row matches a specific date, falls before or after a threshold, or belongs in a range. These operations are consistent across most database engines and form the basis of time-based analysis. In SQL, comparing dates means applying an operator like =, to two date values. This tells the database whether one date is the same as, earlier than, or later than another. More advanced forms include checking if a date falls within a range or if it is missing (NULL). WHERE birth_date = '1995-02-18'; WHERE birth_date != '1995-02-18'; WHERE birth_date = '1993-09-22'; WHERE birth_date BETWEEN '1990-01-01' AND '1995-12-31'; WHERE birth_date IS NOT NULL; Beyond writing queries, DbVisualizer allows you to compare table rows visually. Its “Compare Data” feature shows before–after differences, making it easier to see how updates affect records. Stick to YYYY-MM-DD formatting. Explicitly handle NULL cases. Consider whether time parts matter when comparing. Use logical conditions clearly when checking ranges. Use standard operators or DATEDIFF(). Always format dates consistently. Extract year, month, or day using YEAR(), MONTH(), or DATEPART(). Yes. It helps check differences between two dates. Yes. All the same operators apply. Date comparison in SQL is simple yet essential. By using operators, handling NULL, and following best practices, you can write queries that accurately reflect real-world conditions. Visual tools like DbVisualizer can add another layer of insight. For further reading, read How to Compare SQL Dates article.  ( 23 min )
    Free JSON to Dart Model Generator for Flutter Developers Save Hours of Coding
    If you’ve ever worked with APIs in Flutter, you know how tedious it can be to manually convert JSON data into Dart models. That’s why we built the Free JSON to Dart Model Generator, a simple online tool that instantly converts any JSON into a clean, null-safe Dart model ready to use in your Flutter apps. Key Features: Instant Conversion: Paste your JSON, click generate, and get Dart code in seconds. Null-Safe Models: Fully compatible with Dart’s null safety. Nested JSON Support: Handles complex objects and lists effortlessly. Clean Code: Follows Dart best practices with readable formatting. Free to Use: No login, no restrictions, completely free. How It Works: Visit the tool: JSON to Dart Model Generator Paste your JSON in the input box. Click “Generate Dart Model.” Copy the output and paste it directly into your Flutter project. That’s it! Why Use This Tool? Manually creating Dart models is error-prone and repetitive. Example: JSON: { Generated Dart Model: `class User { User({required this.id, required this.name, required this.email}); factory User.fromJson(Map json) => User( Map toJson() => { Who Should Use This Tool? Flutter beginners learning API integration Junior and mid-level developers working on app projects Anyone who wants to save time and avoid manual coding errors Conclusion The Free JSON to Dart Model Generator is a small tool with a big impact. Give it a try now: json to dart model generator  ( 6 min )
    Indexing, Hashing
    Indexing, Hashing & Query I/O in DBMS Efficient data retrieval is one of the most important goals in any database system. That’s where Indexing, Hashing, and Query I/O optimization come into play. 📚 1️⃣ Indexing in DBMS An index is a data structure that improves the speed of data retrieval operations on a table — similar to how an index in a book helps you find topics quickly. Without an index, the DBMS must perform a full table scan, checking every row. 🧱 Types of Indexes Now, SELECT * FROM Employees WHERE name = 'John'; 🧩 2️⃣ Hashing in DBMS Hashing is another data access method — instead of sorting and searching, it uses a hash function to compute the location of data directly. ⚡ How it Works: Each key is converted into an address (or bucket) where the record is stored. 🧱 Example: I…  ( 7 min )
    ListOn - Directory & Listing HTML Template
    ListOn is an intuitive and clean HTML-based template crafted exclusively for directory and listing websites. Ideal for business, organizations, and individuals seeking to showcase their listings, ListOn offers a sophisticated and feature-rich solution. ListOn ensures you make a compelling online listing presence to captivate potential customers, clients, and visitors. This versatile template can be effortlessly customized to suit your unique requirements or business needs. Boasting a contemporary and clean design, ListOn guarantees a seamless user experience, allowing visitors to effortlessly navigate through property listings and discover their ideal home or investment opportunity. Developed with the latest web technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap 5, ListOn ensures a fully responsive and mobile-friendly layout across various devices. Its adaptability makes it a go-to choice for a wide range of real estate agencies and businesses. Template Features Documentation A comprehensive documentation file is included in the download package, providing step-by-step guidance on setup and customization.  ( 6 min )
    New Here: Sharing a Small Hack That Finally Fixed My Reading Chaos
    Hey folks I used to “save for later” in Pocket, Chrome, Slack — and, of course, never actually read them. What it does differently: Lets you highlight and tag what you save (instead of just dumping links). AI search finds things by concept, not title. You can even listen to articles like podcasts. It’s made a big difference in my workflow — especially for saving tutorials or RFCs to revisit. If you’ve built your own system for managing what you read (or want to share tools that work for you), I’d love to compare notes.  ( 6 min )
    What’s Changing in NFT Development Services in 2025?
    Given the rise of gaming NFTs, fractional ownership models, tokenized real-world assets, and the increasing push toward eco-friendly blockchains, I’m curious how NFT development services are evolving in 2025. Are developers focusing more on building cross-chain interoperability to connect ecosystems like Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon, or are they refining solutions specifically for one chain? Also, how are service providers handling new demands such as gas fee optimization, AI-generated NFT integration, and compliance with emerging Web3 regulations? Would love to hear insights from anyone who’s recently worked with an NFT development company or built NFT-based projects this year.  ( 6 min )
    Veo 3.1 is Coming: Feature Upgrades and Innovation Analysis
    The AI video generation space is evolving rapidly, and the Veo series has consistently been a standout. With Veo 3.1 about to launch, it brings notable upgrades in video quality, audio-video synchronization, and creative freedom compared to Veo 3. In this post, we’ll break down Veo 3.1’s feature improvements, highlight its innovations, explore the underlying tech, and discuss potential applications for developers. We’ll also throw out some discussion points—feel free to share your thoughts in the comments! Veo 3 Feature Comparison 1. Video Length and Resolution Veo 3.1 supports generating videos up to 10 seconds long, compared to Veo 3’s 8 seconds. While the increase might seem small, those extra 2 seconds allow for more complex action sequences, smoother scene transitions, …  ( 8 min )
    ACID
    ACID Explained Atomicity All operations within a transaction must succeed or all should be undone (rollback). Consistency Transactions must take the database from one valid state to another, respecting all constraints, triggers, cascades, etc. Invalid data should never slip in. Isolation Concurrent transactions should not see each other’s intermediate (uncommitted) states. Durability Once a transaction is committed, its result must persist even in the face of crashes, power loss, or system failures. ✅ Summary Atomicity → all or nothing Consistency → valid state transitions Isolation → no interference between concurrent TXs Durability → committed data survives failures By following these principles, DBMS remain robust, reliable, and safe—especially in high concurrency / fault-prone environments like financial systems  ( 6 min )
    Cursor + Trigger
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    The Custom Portal Design: Building Your Own Context Managers
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    KEXP: Babe Rainbow - Aquarium cowgirl (Live on KEXP)
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    Rick Beato: Escape the Pentatonic Trap in One Lesson
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    Rick Beato: Finally…Breaking Down Kansas LIVE
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    Peter Finch Golf: My favourite course ever. No question.
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    Cursor + Trigger
    Cursor + Trigger — SQL Practice CURSOR — Process Cursor with Condition Create a cursor that displays employee names whose salary is greater than 50,000 from the Employee table. DECLARE *TRIGGER *— AFTER INSERT Trigger (Student Table) Whenever a new student is added to the Students table, automatically insert a log entry into the Student_Audit table to keep track of the registration. CREATE TABLE Students ( StudentID NUMBER PRIMARY KEY, StudentName VARCHAR2(100), Course VARCHAR2(100) ); CREATE TABLE Student_Audit ( AuditID NUMBER GENERATED ALWAYS AS IDENTITY PRIMARY KEY, StudentID NUMBER, StudentName VARCHAR2(100), ActionTaken VARCHAR2(100), ActionDate DATE ); CREATE OR REPLACE TRIGGER trg_AfterStudentInsert AFTER INSERT ON Students FOR EACH ROW BEGIN INSERT INTO Student_Audit (StudentID, StudentName, ActionTaken, ActionDate) VALUES (:NEW.StudentID, :NEW.StudentName, 'New Student Registered', SYSDATE); END; INSERT INTO Students (StudentID, StudentName, Course) VALUES (1, 'hareesh', 'Computer Science'); COMMIT; SELECT * FROM Student_Audit;  ( 6 min )
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    The Automatic Door System: With Statements Explained
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    AI Intelligence Digest: Breakthroughs, Ethics, and Market Realities
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    Track your TODO list from the Command Line: Taskwarrior
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    Lesson 12: Advanced Strategy Analysis
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    Automate Your Google Workspace with Apps Script Triggers
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    第 11 课:Freqtrade参数优化入门(Hyperopt)
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    Lesson 11: Hyperopt Basics
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    Nvidia researchers boost LLMs reasoning skills by getting them to 'think' during pre-training
    Researchers at Nvidia have developed a new technique that flips the script on how large language models (LLMs) learn to reason. The method, called reinforcement learning pre-training (RLP), integrates RL into the initial training phase rather than saving it for the end. This approach encourages the model to “think for itself before predicting what comes next, thus teaching an independent thinking behavior earlier in the pretraining,” the researchers state in their paper. By learning to reason on plain text without needing external verifiers, models trained with RLP show significant improvements in learning complex reasoning tasks downstream, hinting at a future of more capable and adaptable AI for real-world tasks. The typical LLM training cycle Typically, large language models are first…
    Echelon's AI agents take aim at Accenture and Deloitte consulting models
    Echelon, an artificial intelligence startup that automates enterprise software implementations, emerged from stealth mode today with $4.75 million in seed funding led by Bain Capital Ventures, targeting a fundamental shift in how companies deploy and maintain critical business systems. The San Francisco-based company has developed AI agents specifically trained to handle end-to-end ServiceNow implementations — complex enterprise software deployments that traditionally require months of work by offshore consulting teams and cost companies millions of dollars annually. "The biggest barrier to digital transformation isn't technology — it's the time it takes to implement it," said Rahul Kayala, Echelon's founder and CEO, who previously worked at AI-powered IT company Moveworks. "AI agents are …
    The most important OpenAI announcement you probably missed at DevDay 2025
    OpenAI’s annual developer conference on Monday was a spectacle of ambitious AI product launches, from an app store for ChatGPT to a stunning video-generation API that brought creative concepts to life. But for the enterprises and technical leaders watching closely, the most consequential announcement was the quiet general availability of Codex, the company's AI software engineer. This release signals a profound shift in how software—and by extension, modern business—is built. While other announcements captured the public’s imagination, the production-ready release of Codex, supercharged by a new specialized model and a suite of enterprise-grade tools, is the engine behind OpenAI’s entire vision. It is the tool that builds the tools, the proven agent in a world buzzing with agentic potentia…
    The next AI battleground: Google’s Gemini Enterprise and AWS’s Quick Suite bring full-stack, in-context AI to the workplace
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    Zendesk launches new AI capabilities for the Resolution Platform, creating the ultimate service experience for all
    Presented by Zendesk Zendesk powers nearly 5 billion resolutions every year for over 100,000 customers around the world, with about 20,000 of its customers (and growing) using its AI services. Zendesk is poised to generate about $200 million in AI-related revenue this year, double than some of its largest competitors, while investing $400 million dollars in R&D. Much of that research is focused on upgrading the Zendesk Resolution Platform, a complete AI-first solution for customer service, employee service, and contact center teams, announced at Relate this past March. During AI Summit, Chief Executive Officer Tom Eggemeier, along with members of the Zendesk team, took to the stage to announce several major advancements, including voice AI agents, video calling, and screen sharing for Zen…
    Capturing the trillion dollar opportunity with autonomous professional services
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    What MIT got wrong about AI agents: New G2 data shows they’re already driving enterprise ROI
    Check your research, MIT: 95% of AI projects aren’t failing — far from it. According to new data from G2, nearly 60% of companies already have AI agents in production, and fewer than 2% actually fail once deployed. That paints a very different picture from recent academic forecasts suggesting widespread AI project stagnation. As one of the world’s largest crowdsourced software review platforms, G2’s dataset reflects real-world adoption trends — which show that AI agents are proving far more durable and “sticky” than early generative AI pilots. “Our report’s really pointing out that agentic is a different beast when it comes to AI with respect to failure or success,” Tim Sanders, G2’s head of research, told VentureBeat.  Handing off to AI in customer service, BI, software development Sander…
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    Senate Democrats' Leaked Crypto Position Would Strangle DeFi, Industry Insiders Say
    Language said to be a Democratic proposal on handling decentralized finance in the crypto market structure effort is drawing heavy criticism.  ( 30 min )
    Coinbase and Mastercard Held Talks to Buy Stablecoin Fintech BVNK for Up to $2.5B: Fortune
    The sale, if it goes through, could become the largest stablecoin acquisition to date, with Coinbase leading bids over Mastercard, sources told Fortune.  ( 28 min )
    'Bitcoin Jesus' to Settle U.S. Tax, Fraud Charges: NYT
    Roger Ver is reportedly close to a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over criminal fraud and tax charges filed last year.  ( 28 min )
    Filecoin Drops as Much as 7% as Selling Pressure Intensifies
    The token has established support at $2.23 with resistance at the $2.41 level.  ( 29 min )
    AAVE Plunges Below Key Support Levels Amid Broader Crypto Weakness
    High-volume selling drove the DeFi bluechip token below critical technical thresholds.  ( 29 min )
    Chainlink's LINK Tumbles 4% as Selling Pressure Mounts
    Chainlink's native token faced heightened volatility as trading volumes surged during a critical technical breakdown.  ( 29 min )
    XLM Plunges 5% as Key Support Levels Collapse
    Critical support breakdown at $0.38 triggers institutional selling amid broader crypto market stress.  ( 30 min )
    HBAR Tumbles 5% as Government Shutdown Delays Critical ETF Approvals
    Institutional investors retreat amid regulatory gridlock, with trading volumes surging past 100 million as market participants reassess digital asset exposure.  ( 30 min )
    Bitcoin Slides Below $121K as Gold and Silver Rallies Take Breathers
    Silver hit $50 per ounce for the first time ever, but that milestone sparked a fast bout of profit-taking.  ( 29 min )
    Wall Street Bank Citi Flags OSL as Top Bet in Hong Kong’s Crypto Sector
    The bank's analysts started coverage of crypto exchange OSL with a buy/high risk rating and a HK$21.80 price objective  ( 29 min )
    BNB Falls 2% as Memecoin Trades Unwind Despite 'Hard to Ignore' Rally
    BNB's price movement follows a 45% surge in the past month, which made it the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.  ( 30 min )
    Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Treasuries, ETFs and Investments
    Institutional demand and favorable policy drove Q3 crypto recovery. Ether ETF flows surpassed bitcoin. Altcoins surged as bitcoin dominance fell, marking a shift toward multi-asset institutional allocation.  ( 34 min )
    Bybit Snags UAE’s Virtual Asset Platform Operator License
    ByBit says it’s the first crypto exchange to get this nod from UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority.  ( 28 min )
    Monad Confirms Airdrop Timing, But Allocation Details Remain Under Wraps
    The airdrop claims portal will open this month, the Monad team shared on X.  ( 27 min )
    Michael Saylor's Strategy the Architect of New Bitcoin-Backed Fixed Income Market: Benchmark
    The company's bitcoin-linked perpetual preferred shares give it a lasting capital edge, analyst Mark Palmer said.  ( 29 min )
    Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Slips to $121.5K as Dollar Strengthens; Binance Unveils ‘Meme Rush’
    A firmer U.S. dollar and fading risk appetite weighed on bitcoin Thursday, while Binance’s new Meme Rush platform targets surging Chinese-language memecoin speculation.  ( 31 min )
    Bitcoin ETF Inflows Poised to Smash Records in Q4, Says Crypto Asset Manager Bitwise
    Institutional access, a surging debasement trade, and bitcoin’s rally above $125,000 are setting the stage for the strongest quarter ever for ETF flows.  ( 30 min )
    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Drops 1.7% as All Constituents Trade Lower
    Bitcoin (BTC) fell 0.1% and while Litecoin (LTC) dipped 0.9%.  ( 26 min )
    Bittensor’s Decentralized AI Studio, Yuma, Launches Asset Management Arm
    Yuma Asset Management, a gateway to the Bittensor AI ecosystem for accredited investors, is the latest decentralized AI driving force from DCG's Barry Silbert.  ( 30 min )
    Majority of Institutions Expect to Double Digital Asset Exposure by 2028: State Street
    Tokenized private markets seen as first major wave of blockchain adoption, the survey by State Street highlighted  ( 30 min )
    JPMorgan Sees Modest Inflows for Solana ETFs Despite Likely SEC Approval
    The bank expects solana exchange-traded funds to attract only a fraction of ether’s inflows.  ( 29 min )
    Crypto Investors Are Now Using Wall Street's Age Old Strategy to Invest, Bitwise CEO Says
    Institutional investors have now shifted to more sophisticated and reliable analysis methods for selecting crypto investments as the digital asset market matures, according to Bitwise's Hunter Horsley.  ( 35 min )
    BTC Erases Wednesday's Spike, JPM Warns of Stock Crash: Crypto Daybook Americas
    Your day-ahead look for Oct. 9, 2025  ( 37 min )
    Two Prime Hits Record $827 Million in Q3 Bitcoin-Backed Loans
    The lender topped $2.5 billion in total commitments since 2024 as institutional bitcoin adoption has accelerated  ( 29 min )
    Ripple Expands Into Bahrain in Boost for RLUSD
    Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is central to its strategy of connecting tokenized assets with traditional payment systems.  ( 30 min )
    Citi Joins Visa in Backing Stablecoin Payments Company BVNK
    The growth of the stablecoin sector as been one of the standout trends in the digital asset industry over the last year.  ( 27 min )
    QumulusAI Secures $500M Blockchain-Backed Facility to Scale AI Compute Infrastructure
    The non-recourse facility allows QumulusAI to borrow stablecoins against up to 70% of its approved GPU deployments.  ( 28 min )
    Bitcoin Slips Below Key Support as Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Powell Speech
    The crypto market retreats after a week of strong ETF inflows, with traders eyeing Powell’s remarks for clues on Fed policy amid data gaps from the government shutdown.  ( 32 min )
    NEAR Intents Activity Spikes as Zcash’s Zashi Wallet Taps It for Private Swaps
    Zashi Swaps let users convert BTC, SOL, USDC and other supported assets directly into ZEC inside the app, where they can then be shielded.  ( 30 min )
    Luxembourg Claims Bragging Rights as First Eurozone Nation to Invest in Bitcoin
    Luxembourg’s Intergenerational Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSIL) has invested 1% of its holdings in Bitcoin ETFs, making it the first state level fund in the Eurozone to do so.  ( 30 min )
    UK Lifts Retail Ban on Crypto ETNs, Paving Way for Investments From Pensions, ISAs
    The U.K. has ended its ban on crypto exchange-traded notes, letting retail investors hold bitcoin and ether ETNs tax-free in pension and ISA accounts.  ( 30 min )
    SoftBank’s PayPay Buys 40% Stake in Binance Japan to Fuse Crypto With Cashless Payments
    The partnership will allow PayPay's 70 million users to buy, sell, and store digital assets, starting with the integration of PayPay Money into Binance Japan.  ( 28 min )
    Block Street Raises $11.5M to Build ‘Execution Layer for On-Chain Stocks’
    The funding round was led by Hack VC, with backing from Generative Venture, DWF Labs and others including executives from firms like Jane Street and Point72.  ( 29 min )
    Ex-Revolut Team Offers Leveraged Bitcoin Strategy to Build Retail Crypto Wealth
    Neverless lets everyday investors use automated recurring buys with up to 5x leverage to grow bitcoin holdings  ( 29 min )
    Crypto-Focused AMINA Bank of Switzerland Offers Regulated Staking of Polygon Token
    The bank claims to be the first to offer regulated staking for Polygon’s native token (POL), with rewards of up to 15%.  ( 29 min )
    Ethereum Foundation Expands Privacy Push With Dedicated Research Cluster
    The Foundation framed privacy as essential to Ethereum’s credibility. Blockchains are transparent by design, but widespread adoption requires that users and institutions have the option to transact, govern, and build without exposing sensitive data.  ( 28 min )
    Bitcoin Crash Off the Table as Four-Year Cycle is Dead: Arthur Hayes
    Arthur Hayes argues that Bitcoin’s traditional four-year market cycle has ended, as current shifts in global monetary policy indicate expanding fiat liquidity.  ( 31 min )
    XRP Rejected at $2.93, Tests $2.85 Support After Failed Breakout
    A fresh supply zone formed at $2.92–$2.93, while the $2.85 floor is now under scrutiny as macro headwinds weigh on flows.  ( 29 min )
    DOGE Rejected at $0.26, Slides 2% as Profit-Taking Hits
    On-chain flows show large holders adding 30M tokens (approximately $8M), suggesting accumulation remains intact even as resistance caps upside momentum.  ( 30 min )
    Gemini Expands Operations in Australia with AUSTRAC Registration
    Gemini's Australia arm is now registered with AUSTRAC.  ( 29 min )
    Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Climbs Through the Fog as Analysts Split on What’s Driving It
    Trading near $123,000, Bitcoin’s rise has become a mirror for the market’s uncertainty, part trust and part froth, with QCP calling it a “credibility hedge” while Glassnode and CryptoQuant debate whether the rally’s conviction hides complacency.  ( 31 min )
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    Jack Dorsey urges tax-free status for ‘everyday’ Bitcoin payments
    Jack Dorsey’s payments company, Square, also announced the integration of Bitcoin payment services for businesses on Wednesday.
    BNB Chain memecoins take 30%+ tumble: Is Binance’s ‘Meme rush’ over?
    BNB Chain’s memecoin rally unraveled after Binance launched “Meme Rush,” exposing liquidity gaps and wallet concentration risks. Is the memecoin season over?
    Roger Ver reaches tentative agreement with US DOJ over tax charges: Report
    The so-called Bitcoin Jesus was charged with tax evasion in April 2024, years after he renounced his US citizenship.
    EU eyes euro stablecoins to challenge dollar monopoly
    The change in rhetoric followed a US dollar-pegged stablecoin boom in 2025 due to the passage of key legislation in the United States.
    BCP becomes first Peruvian bank to offer regulated crypto access
    Peru’s largest bank, BCP, has launched a pilot crypto platform authorized by the national regulator, allowing select clients to buy and hold Bitcoin and USDC.
    Bitdeer doubles down on Bitcoin self-mining as rig demand cools
    Bitdeer boosts self-mining to stay competitive amid weak demand for rigs, joining other hardware makers turning to in-house Bitcoin operations.
    Bybit secures regulatory approval in UAE
    The license came eight months after the regulator granted the company in-principle approval, and a few weeks after Bybit secured a non-operational license for Dubai.
    ETH sells off alongside Bitcoin, but Ether adoption pace still supports rally to $10K
    Ethereum on-chain activity tops 9.5 billion daily contract calls while the total value locked in tokenized real world assets reached $11.7 billion. Will Ether price follow?
    Massachusetts Bitcoin reserve bill gets lukewarm response at hearing
    State Senator Peter Durant addressed Massachusetts lawmakers on Tuesday regarding his proposed Bitcoin reserve bill, but received no questions.
    As US Bitcoin Reserve stalls, Chainalysis flags $75B in seizable crypto
    Chainalysis says $75 billion in crypto tied to illicit activity could be recoverable — a figure that may influence nations weighing official crypto reserves.
    Bitcoin drops under $120K as bearish data sparks 10% BTC price dip warning
    Bitcoin risked losing $120,000 support as repeat retests caused traders to see much lower BTC price targets coming in the near future.
    Precious metals trade 'overheated,' investors to rotate into BTC: Analyst
    Precious metals have experienced record highs in 2025, making Bitcoin relatively undervalued, positioning BTC for a strong Q4 rally.
    Three signs that the Bitcoin ‘supercycle is unfolding’
    The 4-year cycle would usually end about now, but strong ETF demand, “more organic” accumulation, and bullish technicals suggest BTC price can go higher for longer.
    $150K Bitcoin price likely after BTC anchors to a ‘high value area’: Analyst
    Bitcoin consolidated near $123,000 after an 8% leverage flush, signaling a possible new value area and setting up for a potential Q4 rally toward $150,000.
    Shapeshift revives privacy focus with Zcash shielded support
    ShapeShift has reintroduced support for Zcash’s shielded transactions, marking its return to privacy-focused cryptocurrency after transitioning into a DEX aggregator.
    Dogecoin ETF, explained: How TDOG lets you invest without holding DOGE
    A breakdown of 21Shares’ TDOG Dogecoin ETF — how it works, how it differs from DOJE and what to know before it starts trading.
    How Aster, Lighter and Hyperliquid are competing for the next era of onchain trading
    DEX wars are heating up as Hyperliquid, Aster and Lighter battle for dominance; lasting success depends on tech, not token perks.
    Afghanistan internet blackout ’a wake-up call’ for blockchain decentralization
    Afghanistan’s internet blackout highlighted the need for more decentralized internet infrastructure solutions to bolster blockchain’s resistance to censorship.
    Pi Network’s mystery: Why the hype won’t die despite endless doubts
    Pi Network blends free mobile mining, referral rewards and social hype. Despite delays, centralization and a 90% price drop, it still attracts millions.
    ‘Uptober’ marks 21 crypto ETF filings as Bitcoin climbs
    Bitcoin’s price spiked, and ETF inflows are on a tear as “Uptober” just gets started.
    Europe's digital asset rules have a transferability blind spot
    EU regulations assume all tokens are transferable, leaving non-transferable digital assets in regulatory limbo. Blockchain Sandbox reveals the solution.
    Ripple to bring RLUSD stablecoin to Bahrain via new partnership
    As part of its cooperation with Bahrain Fintech Bay, Ripple aims to bring its custody solution and RLUSD stablecoin to Bahrain’s financial institutions.
    Ethereum devs launch Kohaku roadmap to bring privacy, security to wallets
    Ethereum devs have introduced Kohaku to enhance wallet privacy and security with modular tools, zero-knowledge recovery options and decentralized transaction handling.
    XRP’s ‘most bullish pattern’ targets $6 despite latest correction
    XRP price held above $2.80 on Thursday, increasing the altcoin’s chances of rallying toward the cup-and-handle pattern’s target above $6.
    Bank of France wants EU crypto regulation under Paris-based ESMA
    The Bank of France’s governor called for crypto oversight to be given to the European Securities and Markets Authority, and for tightening MiCA’s rules on stablecoin issuance.
    New Japan PM may boost crypto economy, ‘refine’ blockchain regulations
    Takaichi’s election may have a “material impact” on the governance and regulatory perception of crypto assets in Japan, experts told Cointelegraph.
    DeFi TVL hits record $237B as daily active wallets fall 22% in Q3: DappRadar
    DeFi TVL reached a record $237 billion in the third quarter of 2025, but DApp wallet activity fell 22% as SocialFi and AI DApps lost momentum.
    Swiss crypto bank Amina to offer Polygon’s POL staking with up to 15% rewards
    Amina Bank has become the first regulated financial institution to offer staking for Polygon’s POL token, allowing institutional clients to earn up to 15% rewards.
    Crypto ETPs smash 2024 total with $48.7B pouring in this year: CoinShares
    Inflows to crypto funds have topped last year’s total, with Bitcoin dominance slipping at $30 billion while Ether and altcoins surge.
    Luxembourg sovereign wealth fund invests 1% in Bitcoin ETFs
    Luxembourg’s sovereign wealth fund allocated 1% of its $900 million portfolio, or about $9 million, into Bitcoin ETFs.
    SoftBank’s PayPay acquires 40% stake in Binance Japan
    SoftBank’s mobile payment service PayPay acquired a 40% stake in the Japanese subsidiary of Binance after applying for US listing in August.
    Bitcoin has 100 days to go ‘parabolic’ or end its bull market: Analysis
    Bitcoin Bollinger Bands data demands that BTC price action stage a fresh breakout within the next 100 days, but in which direction?
    Citi invests in stablecoin firm BVNK as Wall Street deepens crypto push
    Citigroup’s venture arm invested in London-based stablecoin firm BVNK as Wall Street accelerates its push into blockchain-powered payments.
    Uganda launches CBDC pilot as Kenya’s crypto bill passes final hurdle
    Uganda’s CBDC, a digitized version of the Ugandan shilling, has been deployed on a permissioned blockchain and backed by Ugandan treasury bonds.
    Bitwise ‘not playing’ as it proposes low fee for its Solana ETF
    Bitwise is seemingly already moving to undercut other issuers with its Solana Staking ETF, proposing an annual fee of just 0.20%.
    Bitcoiners are in profit, but beware of short-term fragility: Glassnode
    Bitcoin’s massive gains amid a surge in Bitcoin ETF inflows are signalling strong demand, but analysts warn that rising leverage introduces short-term risks.
    BitMine stocks trade choppy after Kerrisdale short seller report
    BitMine stock saw major swings after the Ether treasury firm caught the ire of short seller Kerrisdale, which issued a scathing report on the company.
    Here’s the real reason the 4-year Bitcoin cycle is dead: Arthur Hayes
    BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argued Bitcoin cycles are driven by monetary policy rather than timing, and something’s very different this time around.
    BNB mindshare spikes 251% in a week, as markets eye low-cost chains
    Rachael Lucas, an analyst at BTC Markets, noted that BNB's recent surge highlights growing investor confidence in its long-term prospects.
    Bitcoin set for ‘dramatic’ surge if it doesn’t top soon: Peter Brandt
    If Bitcoin deviates from its four-year cycle, it’ll see “dramatic” price action, according to veteran trader Peter Brandt.
    SOL’s next stop could be $300: 3 forces shaping Solana’s next major rally
    SOL’s bull case is supported by a rising TVL and DEX activity, along with strong institutional demand and investors’ hope for spot ETF approvals.
    Bitcoin looks far from overbought as ‘stars are aligned’ for ETF surge
    Bitwise’s Matt Hougan predicts Bitcoin ETF inflows will hit a record in Q4, as analysts say Bitcoin still has room to run despite recently hitting a peak.
    UK lifts ban on crypto exchange-traded notes as ‘market has evolved’
    The UK has lifted its four-year ban on crypto exchange-traded notes, with analysts predicting the move could grow the UK crypto market by 20%.
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    0x Swap API Launches on the QuickNode Marketplace
    QuickNode partners with 0x to bring the 0x Swap API to the Marketplace, helping developers integrate fast and secure cross-chain token swaps across 17+ EVM networks with deep liquidity and built-in monetization.  ( 5 min )
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    Pos Malaysia Unifies International Shipping Services Under Redly Brand
    It would probably be difficult to blame the average person who has not heard of the name Redly Express. A subsidiary of Pos Malaysia, it was an international courier option for those who frequently need such services. The parent company has since unified all processes for sending and receiving cargo and correspondence to and from […] The post Pos Malaysia Unifies International Shipping Services Under Redly Brand appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Proton eMAS 5 Records 1,607 Bookings Within 24 Hours
    Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET) has announced that the Proton eMAS received 1,607 bookings within just 24 hours after reservations opened on 4 October. The strong response followed a livestream launch event that featured numerous media personalities that was broadcasted across eight TikTok pages and one Facebook page. The national carmaker claims that […] The post Proton eMAS 5 Records 1,607 Bookings Within 24 Hours appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Here Are Some Deals From The Upcoming 10.10 Sale 2025
    It’s 10.10 tomorrow, and while it’s not the real deal that’s 11.11 there are still some discounts to be had. For the most part, we’ll be looking at what phone makers are offering, including the odd accessory thrown into the mix. Some of these will look pretty similar to what was on offer during the […] The post Here Are Some Deals From The Upcoming 10.10 Sale 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Start And Grow Your Business Across ASEAN With The CIMB OCTO Biz App
    CIMB Group Holdings Berhad officially unveiled its latest business-centric app, CIMB OCTO Biz. The purpose of the app is to assist users — both new and seasoned — in growing their businesses. This digital-first strategy allows sole proprietors, SMEs, and corporate clients to seamlessly operate their businesses across ASEAN markets. As a result, CIMB becomes […] The post Start And Grow Your Business Across ASEAN With The CIMB OCTO Biz App appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 37 min )
    realme Rumoured To Have Moved GT 8 Pro Global Launch Because Of OnePlus
    From its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset to its swappable camera module, it goes without saying that realme has put a lot of effort into the upcoming GT 8 Pro smartphone. According to reports, the device will make its debut in China later this month, but its global launch may have been moved thanks […] The post realme Rumoured To Have Moved GT 8 Pro Global Launch Because Of OnePlus appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Tesla Officially Launches Standard Variants Of Model Y, Model 3 In US
    It appears that the rumours were true about the Tesla Model Y Standard Variant. As per earlier reports, the company has officially pulled the curtains back from the EV but in a surprise move, it is also introducing a Standard variant of the Model 3. Both models are now officially part of Tesla’s updated line-up […] The post Tesla Officially Launches Standard Variants Of Model Y, Model 3 In US appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )
    vivo V60 Lite 5G Lands In Malaysia; Priced From RM1,399
    Earlier this month, vivo announced that it is launching the V60 Lite in Malaysia. And just as promised, the brand has unveiled the newest addition to its midrange V lineup. The phone serves as a more affordable alternative to the regular V60, featuring a durable design with vibrant colour options. Starting with the display, the V60 […] The post vivo V60 Lite 5G Lands In Malaysia; Priced From RM1,399 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Astro Launches 10.10 Epic Sale, Brings Back LOL Pop-Up Channel For Limited Time
    Astro is celebrating the month of October with the introduction of a limited time 10.10 Epic Sale. In addition to the sale, the company is also bringing back the LOL Pop-Up Channel, or CH100. The 10.10 Epic Sale will commence from 10 to 17 October. New Astro customers who sign up for the One Epic […] The post Astro Launches 10.10 Epic Sale, Brings Back LOL Pop-Up Channel For Limited Time appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    iQOO 15 To Launch In China On 20 October 2025
    iQOO has confirmed that its next flagship smartphone, the iQOO 15, will officially launch on 20 October 2025 in Shenzhen, China. The showcase will also feature the debut of several companion devices, including the iQOO Pad 5e, iQOO Watch GT 2, and iQOO TWS 5 earphones. As we’ve covered previously, the iQOO 15 is confirmed […] The post iQOO 15 To Launch In China On 20 October 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Google AI Plus Rolls Out In Malaysia For RM23.99 A Month
    OpenAI just recently introduced ChatGPT Go in Malaysia for RM38.99 a month. Around the same time, internet search giant Google announced something similar. This comes in the form of the AI Plus plan, to complement the much pricier Pro and Ultra plans. It’s not only a lot more affordable, but also more comparable to what […] The post Google AI Plus Rolls Out In Malaysia For RM23.99 A Month appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    realme Partners With Ricoh To Power Its Smartphone Photography
    Realme has announced a long-term strategic partnership with Japanese imaging brand Ricoh Imaging, marking a significant step forward for the company’s mobile photography ambitions. The collaboration will be officially unveiled on 14 October in Beijing and will make its debut with the upcoming realme GT 8 Pro flagship smartphone. According to realme, the partnership has […] The post realme Partners With Ricoh To Power Its Smartphone Photography appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Xbox Reportedly Cancelled Own Gaming Handheld Because AMD Demanded 10 Million Units
    While the world of gaming handhelds gets used to the idea of the Xbox-themed ASUS ROG Ally consoles, there was a point when Microsoft was reportedly set to create its own AMD-powered, dedicated handheld for the masses. The deal seemed feasible, up until AMD’s alleged and ridiculous demand from the Xbox owner. According to the […] The post Xbox Reportedly Cancelled Own Gaming Handheld Because AMD Demanded 10 Million Units appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Qualcomm Acquires Open Source Electronics Firm Arduino
    Qualcomm has acquired Arduino, the Italian open source electronics firm responsible for the many hobbyist boards, coveted by tinkerers hobbyists, and educators. Neither party has disclosed the amount that the chipmaker paid for the acquisition, with the announcement being made earlier this week. “The transaction accelerates Qualcomm Technologies’ strategy to empower developers by facilitating access […] The post Qualcomm Acquires Open Source Electronics Firm Arduino appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Yes Rolls Out 5G Advanced To Postpaid, Broadband Customers
    Maxis showed off the applications of 5G Advanced early last year. But it looks like it won’t be the first to roll the tech out to its commercial customers. That honour goes to YES, which announced today that it’s begun rolling out the new tech. Coverage starts in the Klang Valley as you’d expect, but […] The post Yes Rolls Out 5G Advanced To Postpaid, Broadband Customers appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    The Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E5 Features A New Balance Edition For RM8,500
    Luxury watchmaker Tag Heuer has returned with a new offering, the Connected Calibre E5. This latest generation of smartwatches feature 40mm and 45mm models, as well as a version made in collaboration with sportswear company New Balance. The Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E5 40mm x New Balance Edition sports a purple and green colour palette […] The post The Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E5 Features A New Balance Edition For RM8,500 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Apple iPhone Foldable Will Reportedly Use New Frame Materials
    If you’ve kept up with the iPhone in the last five years, you know that Apple makes a big deal about the frame of its flagship phones. From aluminium to titanium, the tech giant has swapped around frame materials for one reason or another. With that in mind, recent reports indicate that the foldable iPhone […] The post Apple iPhone Foldable Will Reportedly Use New Frame Materials appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Go Plan In Malaysia For RM38.99/Month
    OpenAI has officially launched its ChatGPT Go plan in Malaysia. This new subscription tier promises access to ChatGPT’s advanced capabilities at a more affordable price compared to the existing Plus and Pro options. Priced at RM38.99 per month, ChatGPT Go offers perks such as extended access to the company’s flagship GPT-5 model with higher message […] The post OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Go Plan In Malaysia For RM38.99/Month appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
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    The Download: mysteries of the immunome, and how to choose a climate tech pioneer
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How healthy am I? My immunome knows the score.   Made up of 1.8 trillion cells and trillions more proteins, metabolites, mRNA, and other biomolecules, every person’s immunome is different, and it is constantly…  ( 22 min )
    3 takeaways about climate tech right now
    On Monday, we published our 2025 edition of Climate Tech Companies to Watch. This marks the third time we’ve put the list together, and it’s become one of my favorite projects to work on every year.  In the journalism world, it’s easy to get caught up in the latest news, whether it’s a fundraising round,…  ( 21 min )
    How healthy am I? My immunome knows the score.
    The story is a collaboration between MIT Technology Review and Aventine, a non-profit research foundation that creates and supports content about how technology and science are changing the way we live. It’s not often you get a text about the robustness of your immune system, but that’s what popped up on my phone last spring.…  ( 45 min )

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    A competitor crippled a $23.5M bootcamp by becoming a Reddit moderator
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    New memory framework builds AI agents that can handle the real world's unpredictability
    Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Google Cloud AI Research have developed a framework that enables large language model (LLM) agents to organize their experiences into a memory bank, helping them get better at complex tasks over time. The framework, called ReasoningBank, distills “generalizable reasoning strategies” from an agent’s successful and failed attempts to solve problems. The agent then uses this memory during inference to avoid repeating past mistakes and make better decisions as it faces new problems. The researchers show that when combined with test-time scaling techniques, where an agent makes multiple attempts at a problem, ReasoningBank significantly improves the performance and efficiency of LLM agents. Their findings show that ReasoningBank con…

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    Malaysia's Krenovator secures seed funding to enhance AI-powered tech talent platform
    Krenovator Technology Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tech talent platform, announced Monday that it has secured seed funding from Ignite Asia, a venture capital and private equity principals firm in Singapore and Malaysia.  ( 6 min )

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    Local cosmetics sector can be launchpad to position Malaysia as innovation-led economy: Sirim chief tech officer
    SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian cosmetics sector can serve as a launchpad to position the nation as an innovation-led economy, said Sirim Bhd chief technolog...  ( 3 min )
    Three Omani innovators selected for ITEX 2025 in Malaysia
    Three Omani innovators selected to compete at ITEX 2025 in Malaysia. Projects include innovations in water filtration, dental materials, and remote control technology  ( 4 min )
    Malaysia attracts US$3.7 billion in digital investments, solidifying
    Malaysia’s digital economy continues to go from strength to strength, emerging as a strategic engine of growth that creates jobs, opens new opportunities, and fosters local innovation for businesses  ( 3 min )
    MDV powers Malaysia's tech innovation with over RM13bil financing
    KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Debt Ventures Bhd (MDV) has emerged as a key enabler of the nation’s innovation and digital transformation agenda, with more than RM13 billion channelled into over 1,000 high-impact, technology-driven projects.  ( 7 min )

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    [UPDATED] Malaysia and Maldives explore new ties in solar, defence, and digital tech [WATCH]
    PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is eager to explore new avenues of cooperation with the Maldives, including floating solar energy, defence, and digital technology, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.  ( 7 min )
    Retail & E-Commerce Innovation Marketing & Tech Summit: Malaysia 2025
    Retail & E-Commerce Innovation Marketing & Tech Summit: Malaysia 2025

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    Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany Of Technology
    NEWS Malaysia sees tech salary surge in 2025, led by system engineers Tech salaries in Malaysia have risen significantly this year, with system engineers recording the highest increase at 8%, according to NodeFlair’s Tech Salary Report 2...  ( 16 min )
    FORKLIFTACTION, B2B news service and business platform about forklifts and materials handling
    FORKLIFTACTION, B2B news service and business platform about forklifts and materials handling

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    Malaysia remains 9th largest global exporter of high-tech products
    Malaysia successfully maintained its position as the ninth-largest exporter of high-tech goods out of 143 economies in 2023, the highest recognition it has achieved in the past decade, Bernama has reported.  ( 5 min )

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    Malaysia remains 9th largest global exporter of high-tech products
    Malaysia’s high-tech exports increased by 2 billion USD to reach 127 billion USD in 2023. He said high-tech exports comprised 58.69% of total manufacturing exports in 2023, up from 52.48% recorded in 2022.  ( 9 min )
    UK agrees to assist Malaysia in technology, new energy
    The UK has agreed to collaborate with Malaysia in various fields, including technology and new energy management, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.  ( 8 min )
    Need to embrace technological advancements, sustainable practices discussed at country's premier real estate event
    Industry leaders, policymakers, investors and experts explored the future of Malaysia's real estate landscape at the National Real Estate Convention (NREC) 2025 held here recently.  ( 7 min )

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    Cooperations with China continue to drive Malaysia's tech ambitions: experts
    Cooperations with China continue to drive Malaysia's tech ambitions: experts-  ( 3 min )
    IBM Tech Innovation Summit
    Seats are limited. Register now!  ( 2 min )

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    Alabama’s Pursell Agri-Tech teams with Wastech on fertilizer venture in Malaysia
    Pursell and Wastech Group are establishing a state-of-the-art facility in Malaysia to producte advanced controlled release fertilizers.  ( 5 min )
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